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(L–R): Sharon MacDonald, Jenna Marie Holmes, and Alyssa Malone

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ACT (a community theatre) will present Love Sick next month, with performances on November 6, 8, and 19–22 at The Guild in Charlottetown.

ACT first hit the stage in 1995 with Our Town, the Thornton Wilder classic that demonstrated—twice, as ACT remounted the show for its 25th anniversary—that life looks much the same anywhere. This November, ACT takes a less bucolic look at life with Love Sick

by Kristina Poe, a dark comedy with a grim sense of humour, well suited to today’s changing world.

PEI actress Jenna Marie Holmes is returning to the stage to play the lead in Love Sick after successes in Boeing Boeing, Skin Flick, and Doubt (to name a few). “I play Emily in the show, she’s a newly single [297 days to be exact] woman who’s heartbroken about her break-up with her husband. She goes through quite a journey to find passion in her life again.”

The production team includes Director Alyssa Malone and Stage

Manager Sharon MacDonald.

Malone, who had her directorial debut in February 2025 with Venus in Fur, shares, “I had been planning a fall show that could encapsulate both the eerie, tense atmosphere of Halloween but still included comedic elements.

This is that show.

“As it is also an ACT 30th anniversary show, I wanted to include a wide range of actors, who may have been with us from Our Town, or may have auditioned with us for the first time.”

MacDonald, who has stage managed some of ACT’s most celebrated shows, including Noises Off (2023), Hamlet, Macbeth, and 12 Angry Women, notes, “The struggle of the main character to make sense of her world spoke to me. I think a message that could be taken from this show is that things are not always black and white; there is not a clearly defined good guy/bad guy in most conflicts and sometimes one needs to step outside of oneself to see the truth.”

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The Waltz, a tender, funny play by Marie Beath Badian, will be staged at North Rustico’s Watermark Theatre October 14–18.

The story begins with Romeo Alvarez (Anthony Perpuse) on a cross-country trek from Ontario to British Columbia for university.

(L–R): Santiago Guzmán, Kryslyne-Mai Ancheta, and He makes an unplanned Anthony Perpuse stop in rural Saskatchewan to visit some of his mother’s old story, it tells a story that belongs to friends. He ends up at the doorstep of a community whose voice and presa remote cabin where Beatrice Klassen ence are becoming an essential part of (Kryslyne-Mai Ancheta) greets him Island life. Director Santiago Guzmán with suspicion and curiosity. Over one says it will strike a chord with many summer evening—with a boombox, Islanders: “This play is about conneca shared history, and that breathtaktion, belonging, and seeing yourself in ing sky—they talk, tease, and move the world around you,” he explains. toward understanding.

Visit watermarktheatre.com or call The Waltz does not just tell a love 902-963-3963 for tickets.

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Oh, Charlie! Silent Night

The Noise Between Our Ears tour comes to PEI

Old-fashioned Christmas show at Florence Simmons

differences in families then and now, the terrors of public-school teachers, hand-me-down hockey gear, and party-hearty camping trips with pals in those “bullet proof days of yore.”

There’s something for everybody.

Ultimately though, The Noise Between Our Ears sees Ron as the ever-struggling “Everyman,” doing his best to make sense of a world off kilter while bedeviled by forces beyond his control, where airlines constantly lose luggage, stock portfolios nosedive, mortality has become the new reality, and the barber spends more time trimming your ears than he does your head.

Visit harbourfronttheatre.com and confederationcentre.com for tickets.

Oh, Charlie! Silent Night will be on stage at Florence Simmons Performance Hall in Charlottetown on November 22 at 7 pm.

Charlie Chaplin sets out to help an orphan find Christmas, but in true Charlie Chaplin manner, everything that can go wrong goes wrong. And everything that can go right… also goes wrong.

This new, old-fashioned Christmas show is a funny, witty, and charming Christmas tale written, directed, and performed by Islander Scott Chandler. Chandler’s lengthy career as a Canadian National gymnastics champion and PEI Hall of Fame athlete makes him the ideal performer to take on Chaplin’s trademark physical comedy, slapstick, and acrobatic style.

He’ll be joined by his eight-year-old son Finnegan, who takes the stage in his first major role playing an orphan boy searching for a family, a home, and the true meaning of Christmas.

The 2025 Atlantic Canadian gymnastics champion will also be showing a few tricks of his own as well as playing keyboard.

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Ron James brings his new standup comedy show The Noise Between Our Ears to Prince Edward Island next month, with stops at Harbourfront Theatre in Summerside on November 6 and at Confederation Centre of the Arts on November 7.

Showtime is 7:30 pm.

With a seismic level of socio-political change shifting a reality we long took for granted, what better way to process the cacophonous overload of stimuli than in the language of laughs?

The content skewers everything from the tyrannical “Tangerine Genie“ south of the border looking to turn Canada into the 51st state, to aging Baby Boomers now only 20 years away from roaming “the home” in their Led Zeppelin onesies, just one more singalong away from taking a Stairway to Heaven. Alongside these macro issues is a window on the daily trials of a technologically compromised ADHDaddled adult, who came of age in a day when a hash tag was something you got after getting too close to the hash knives. He gets comedic mileage from classic bits on generational

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Courtney Hogan-Chandler will accompany the performance. The two Island performers will also be joined by a few special guests.

Oh, Charlie! Silent Night has partnered with the PEI Upper Room, donating a portion of every ticket sale as well as proceeds from a 50/50 draw and a silent auction during the evening.

Tickets can be purchased at ticketpro.ca or by calling the box office at 1-888-311-9090.

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Profile: Jane Ledwell by Julie Bull

new role as the Executive Director of Creative PEI.

Creative change

“Arts and culture need continued advocacy and attention and I’m looking forward to the new experiences and challenges that will come with my time at Creative PEI,” she said.

In this new role, Jane is committed to modeling the importance of maintaining creative arts practices along with the arts administration that is required in the job. “I want to be able to demonstrate a dedication to work and creative practice, opening the space for others to do the same.”

When I asked her about what kinds of creative projects she is excited about, Jane let me know that she is keen to write a murder mystery, so we can look forward to seeing a new side of her writing in the future.

The experiences and challenges within the arts and culture sector are infinite, and Jane and I discussed some of them during our time together. “Most creatives have to work in jobs outside arts and culture to sustain their living.”

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We imagined together a world where artists could be more available to create without these additional barriers.

It was a full circle moment when I got to sit down with Jane Ledwell for this profile. Many readers will know that Jane was the profile writer for The Buzz for more than 20 years before I took the role at the end of 2020. It was an honour to catch up with her and hear about some of the things she’s been up to and some of the big changes that are on the horizon.

“When I had small children and it was hard to find time for my creative practices, I could always count on those few hours each month where I met with artists and wrote about them,” she recalled.

Interviewing over 200 people during her time with The Buzz, Jane and I agreed that it’s a highlight of the month to connect and contribute in this way. Jane interviewed me five years ago which was one of the first times I had the opportunity to meet with her. Before that, I remember seeing her perform at a poetry event where she affectionately said, “Us published poets make dozens of dollars a year!”

I’ve since published poetry books and can corroborate that statement!

Jane’s poetic prowess is only one of her many creative gifts. Growing up in a creative family, Jane now has a creative family of her own. “Everyone in our house is an artist and we all have our piles all over the place,” she said.

Sometimes collaborating with her children, Jane has written with them, and they have encouraged her participation in creative community events such as the River Clyde Pageant. She plays clarinet in the annual summer production and is also a member of Definitely Not the Symphony. Appreciating the parameters and containers that such programs offer, Jane enjoys “working by project.”

“Writing is my discipline which I define as the practice of honing a craft.

The other creative things I do are more of a playful practice.”

Along with Jane’s creative endeavors, she has also worked with the PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women for the last 21 years, 13 of which were as the Executive Director.

In November, she will be switching gears from that organization into her

Jane has decades of experience with, and appreciation for, working with boards, bringing a variety of people together to work toward common goals. “I love organizing, creating, and having meetings where relationship-building is at the forefront.”

There was a sense of relief in her voice as she talked about some of the challenges that we collectively faced during the pandemic. “We were really missing the side conversations and opportunities to meet and connect along the edges when all our meetings and gatherings were virtual.”

Our conversation took many beautiful turns from the mundane to the magnificent, including some deep questions like, “What creates a collective? What creates a community?” Jane seamlessly weaves social justice efforts and creative practice, noting that both aspects help shape our culture. Her stories and sharing of connectedness are inspiring as she notes that all aspects of creation start with culture: aquaculture, agriculture, horticulture.

Jane’s commitment to and passion for the arts underscored nearly all aspects of our conversation. “Our collective traumas and grief are processed and shared in art; we turn to art in all its forms for both the celebrations and the catastrophes.”

“Creativity transforms us, individually and collectively.”

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Island Fringe Festival

the eerie overlap of video games and reality collide in a suburban basement after a classmate’s death.

Annual event returns in new season—Oct 8 to 12

From New York City

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A Guide to Collecting Antique Maps This witty comedy follows John and Jill, a couple living a quiet life in rural Oregon—until Jill’s trip to a commune throws everything off course. A sharp and funny exploration of love, boundaries, and the maps we use to navigate our lives.

(clockwise from top-left): She, is ME; The Heterosexuals; A Guide to Collecting Antique Maps; and Bless You!

The Island Fringe Festival is back with a twist: instead of summer sun, the 2025 festival will light up Charlottetown this fall. From October 8–12, audiences can expect a jampacked week of boundary-pushing theatre, dance, comedy, and performance art at various locations across the city.

“The move to fall gives us a whole new energy,” says Grace Kimpinski, executive director of the Island Fringe Festival. “The cooler evenings, the cozy venues, and the buzz of downtown Charlottetown in autumn—it feels like the perfect atmosphere to gather together, share stories, and experience the magic of live performance.”

This year’s lineup features eight shows: four homegrown productions from PEI, three from across Canada, and one making its way to the Island from New York City. Each production captures the spirit of Fringe—raw, daring, and unafraid to push boundaries.

PEI productions

Island artists continue to shine with works that span comedy, dance, and gripping drama.

She, is ME. A vibrant mix of drama, dance, and comedy exploring the realities women face in the dance industry. Through movement, song, and spoken word, the performers share their stories of resilience and triumph.

Where It’s Too Deep to See A psychological realism drama inspired by true events. Set against the high-stakes world of lobster fishing, it

drags the audience beneath the waves into a story of violence, corruption, and buried secrets.

Bless You! A philosophical dark comedy about religion, grief, and identity. Family conflict and existential musings collide as a father faces his final days.

Afterbirth A poignant drama about aging, reflection, and resilience, following Theodora Finch as she navigates her new life in a rundown seniors’ residence while reckoning with her unconventional past.

From across Canada

Fringe is about exchange, and this year’s lineup brings some of Canada’s most exciting performers to Charlottetown.

The Heterosexuals (Toronto, ON) A laugh-out-loud solo comedy that dives deep into the bizarre world of straight people, with storytelling, satire, and plenty of bite.

Drag Me to the Opera (Calgary, AB) Part musical, part memoir, Aida Cupcake takes audiences on a soaring journey through operatic highlights and heartfelt storytelling in a show about chasing dreams and discovering one’s true voice.

The Forest Ends With You (Toronto, ON) A Y2K-inspired multimedia performance blending comedy and magical realism. Teenage fears, friendship, and

Since its founding, the Island Fringe Festival has celebrated theatre in unconventional spaces, bringing artists and audiences together in intimate, surprising ways. From historic churches to community halls, no two venues—or performances—are ever the same. This year’s shows will be staged at The Guild, Beaconsfield Carriage House, the Black Cultural Society’s Theatre, and The Kirk (St. James Presbyterian).

As always, the festival doesn’t end when the curtain falls. Each night from 10 pm to midnight, The Guild transforms into the playground for After Dark events—free-spirited, unpredictable, and always a blast. This year’s lineup includes: Trivia with Katie Perry, Lip Sync Roulette with Didi e’Dada, and A Good Ol’ Variety Show where anything goes—music, comedy, burlesque, and surprise acts all rolled into one late-night spectacular.

The celebrations begin October 8 with the Opening Sneak Peek, where artists take the stage to perform five-minute snippets of their shows, mixed with hilarious games and plenty of audience interaction. On October 12, the Closing Awards Night shines a spotlight on the hard work of the artists and volunteers who make the Fringe possible—then rolls straight into a party that only ends when the crowd runs out of steam.

All-Access Passes (entry to all performances) and individual tickets are available. All proceeds go directly to the artists.

Full details at islandfringe.com.

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Line dancing fundraiser

A line dancing fundraiser takes place at the Charlottetown Legion every Monday from 6–8 pm. There is a small admission fee at the door, and proceeds go directly to the Legion. 99 Pownal St, Charlottetown.

Modern square dancing

Anyone interested in learning modern square dancing can meet upstairs at the Milton Community Hall on Tuesdays at 2 pm. Come alone or with a partner. 7 New Glasgow Rd, North Milton. Info: 902-218-6399

Downstreet programming

Dance classes at Downstreet Dance continue in October. Beginner Bellydancing runs on Tuesdays at 6:30 pm. Saturday classes include Zumba at 10:30 am and West Coast Swing Fundamentals at 5 pm.

A special Salsa Workshop takes place on October 23 at 7:30 pm. 101 Grafton St, Charlottetown. downstreetdance.com

Irish Set dancing

This fall, weekly Irish Set Dancing classes take place on Wednesdays from 6:30–8:30 pm at the Benevolent Irish Society Hall (582 North River Rd, Charlottetown). This series of classes will run until the end of November. There is a small fee per person, per class, and all levels are welcome.

Irish Set Dancing is partner dancing done in squares of four couples. It is social dancing to traditional Irish reels, jigs, polkas, and more. Couples and singles are welcome, and instructors will partner up.

582 North River Rd, Charlottetown. Info/ register: fredchorne@gmail.com

Downstreet social dance

This month’s Downstreet social dance takes place on October 18 from

Eat, Move & Groove

A series of free sessions focused on healthy eating and daytime dancing for people aged 50+ takes place on the fourth Saturday of each month from 2–5 pm in downtown Charlottetown. Each session includes preparing a healthy meal together under the direction of Chef Sarah Forrester, sharing the meal, and taking some meals home. Dance instructor Ronda Gallant will introduce easy dance movements that don’t require a partner. Participants can choose either activity or flow between the kitchen and the dance floor. Healthy eating and movement are both important for healthy ageing. The PEI Department of Social Development and Seniors provided a seniors community meal grant to support this free program hosted by the PEI Food Exchange. Email foodexchangepei@ gmail.com to get updates and join or call 902-916-8825. Info: foodexchangepei.com

Dancing with the Stars

Hospice PEI presents its 13th annual Dancing with the Stars fundraiser, taking place at the Florence Simmons Performance Hall on October 25. The event promises an unforgettable evening as nine local PEI Stars and their professional dance partners light up the stage.

Doors open at 6 pm with a pre-show reception featuring appetizers and a cash bar. The show begins at 7 pm sharp.

Tickets are on sale now through hospicepei.ca (events page), where supporters can also cast votes for their favourite star.

Volunteer at Downstreet

Volunteers are needed to help keep things running smoothly at Downstreet Dance, a non-profit studio in Charlottetown. The studio offers a variety of adult classes year-round and aims to build an inclusive, active community through cultural and social dance practices. Volunteer hours can count toward various programs and may also be exchanged for free dance classes. Fill out a volunteer form at downstreetdance. com. Info: downstreetdance@gmail.com

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Downstreet Dance will host a Latin social dance on October 4 from 8–10 pm. Styles include salsa, bachata, and merengue, but all Latin dance styles and levels of ability are welcome. Admission is at the door.

101 Grafton St, 2nd floor, Charlottetown.

Info: downstreetdance.com

Freakshow, comedy and hypnosis at The Factory

The Monsters of Schlock (above) and Neil E Dee

The Monsters of Schlock and Neil E Dee, Canada’s weirdest entertainers, bring a night of shock, awe, and comedy for Freakshow at the Comedy Cave! on October 2 at 7 pm. Expect jaw-dropping stunts, ridiculous laughs, and good times. It’s a real-life cartoon with a positive mental health message.

The Monsters of Schlock—Orbax and Sweet Pepper Klopek—are professional idiots with a show that’s as much circus sideshow as slapstick comedy. With sold-out shows worldwide, 27 Guinness World Records, and 25 years of touring, this hilariously mischievous duo has appeared on America’s Got Talent, Canada’s Got Talent, and Germany’s Das SuperTalent.

From Vancouver, BC comes Neil E Dee, Canada’s wildest sword swallower and stuntman. His Danger Thrill Show leaves audiences on the edge of their seats. Fresh off a twoweek engagement at Science World in Vancouver, where he performed The Science of Sword Swallowing—allowing himself to be live x-rayed with a sword deep inside his body—this rock-androll, modern-day stuntman needs to be seen to be believed.

After back-to-back sold-out events, the third Stand-up Night with Jalen Macleod + Friends is set for October 4 at 8 pm. Jalen, the Comedy Cave’s in-house host, has curated an all-star lineup featuring comedians Babin Karki, Sam Bartol, and Brad Doiron.

Tony Lee brings his Gen-X Comedy Hypnosis show to The Factory for an evening of unfiltered comedy and hypnosis on October 26 at 7 pm.

Touring for four decades, Lee’s show was “born from the generation that grew up with the least parental supervision.” This performance contains mature subject matter.

Visit thefactorypei.com for tickets.

Two nights of improv Popalopalots and Side Hustle at The Guild

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8–10 pm at 101 Grafton St, 2nd floor, Charlottetown. All dance levels and styles are welcome. Attendees may also catch a mini-lesson or demo class.

Admission is at the door. Info: downstreetdance.com

Side Hustle improv troupe

This month’s programming in The Black Box theatre at the Guild features two nights of improv comedy with the Popalopalots and Side Hustle.

The Popalopalots Live Improv Comedy on October 24 at 8 pm will be another unpredictable and outlandish night of hilarity, as only the Popalopalots can provide. Doors open at 7:30 pm with showtime at 8 pm.

Tickets are cash only at the door.

Side Hustle Live Improv Comedy, PEI’s only all-women improv troupe, returns to The Guild on October 25 with an all-original show made up entirely on the spot. Side Hustle’s shows are filled with laughter, spontaneity, and many moments of pure comic genius. Showtime is 7:30 pm.

Tickets are available online at theguildpei.com.

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Tom Papa’s comedy tour at Sobey Family Theatre—Oct 15

A powwow-powered joyride at Sobey Family Theatre—Oct 8

Tom Papa’s comedy feels like a long-overdue catch-up with your funniest friend—the one who notices everything, never punches down, and can turn a late-night 7-Eleven run into an epic. He brings his 2025 Grateful Bread tour to the Sobey Family Theatre at Confederation Centre of the Arts in Charlottetown on October 15.

With more than two decades onstage, Papa is one of stand-up’s most reliable good-time guarantees. His latest Netflix special, Home Free, debuted in the platform’s Top 10 and captures the sweet spot he mines so well: kids out of the house, pets running the show, marriage, food, and all the small domestic absurdities most of us live through but rarely name. If you’ve enjoyed What A Day!, You’re Doing Great!, Human Mule, Freaked Out, or Live in New York City—two of them directed by Rob Zombie—you know the precision and warmth he brings to a room.

Papa’s voice extends beyond the stage: he hosts the weekly podcast Breaking Bread with Tom Papa, co-hosts SiriusXM’s What A Joke with Papa and Fortune, and pens bestselling

Bear Grease, an all-Indigenous, hiphop-kissed reimagining of Grease, blends powwow energy with doowop nostalgia, hip-hop swagger, and razor-sharp “rez humour.”

Everyone will recognize the Danny-and-Sandy love story, now told through a boldly Indigenous lens. Iconic melodies get gleeful flips: round-dance rhythms under soaring ballads; doo-wop harmonies sliding into hip-hop; Traditional, Grass, Chicken, and Fancy dance styles lighting up the stage. Ribbon skirts, beadwork, Crystle Lightning (left) and Henry “Cloud” Andrade and leather jackets share the spota concert-style party that invites light, while Cree (Nêhiyawêwin) clapping, singing, and the occasional lyrics thread through choruses audichair-dance. And the welcome is wide ence members already know. open. “We don’t want this just to be Husband-and-wife duo Crystle for our people. We want everybody Lightning (Enoch Cree Nation) and to enjoy it,” says Crystle Lightning.

Henry “Cloud” Andrade (Wixárika)— Cloud adds the rallying cry: “Bear aka LightningCloud—created the Grease is our yes.” show as a grassroots school stagAudiences can catch Bear Grease one ing. Now, after 200+ performances night only, October 8 at 7:30 pm in the across North America and a 2025 Sobey Family Theatre at Confederation Off-Broadway run—only the second Centre of the Arts in Charlottetown. all-Indigenous production to do so— Recommended ages 12+ for mild innuthe word-of-mouth has been summed endo. Tickets are available at confederup as: it’s a blast.

This isn’t a museum piece—it’s ationcentre.com.

DINNER THEATRE Tracadie Players Dinner Theatre

The Tracadie Players present their fall dinner theatre October 25 and 26 at the Tracadie Community Centre. The evening features a home-cooked meal, dessert, and entertainment by the Tracadie

Comedian Tom Papa

essay collections, including We’re All In This Together… So Make Some Room and You’re Doing Great! He’s even a contributor to The New Yorker. On screen, he’s held his own opposite Matt Damon, Robert De Niro, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and in Steven Soderbergh’s Emmywinning Behind the Candelabra.

For fans who prefer craft over shock and heart over heat, Grateful Bread is the right room. Expect stories that land, laughs that linger, and a set that leaves you lighter. confederationcentre.com

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Community Players. Tickets go on sale September 1 at tracadiecc.com. For bookings, email tracadieplayers@gmail.com.

Feast Dinner Theatres

Good old Island boys, big city trouble, and one unforgettable Christmas Eve. Feast Dinner Theatres presents Fairytale of New York, running November 20–December 20 on select dates at the Rodd Charlottetown and Brothers 2 in Summerside. Tickets are available at feastdinnertheatres.com. For group bookings of 20 or more, call 902-436-7674 or email info@feastdinnertheatres.com.

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Four new exhibitions

Food, art, and community in New Glasgow—Oct 3 to 5

Confederation Centre Art Gallery opens fall season

As autumn arrives, River Clyde Arts invites the community to celebrate the season with the fifth edition of its fall harvest festival, Sharing the Field, from October 3–5 in New Glasgow.

Sharing the Field is a family-friendly celebration of food, art and community that welcomes the harvest season and connects the agricultural history of New Glasgow with contemporary practices in farming, fishing, food production, and arts and culture.

This year’s festival features an eclectic mix of theatre, dance, live music and culinary experiences.

Programming begins October 3 at 7:30 pm, with an outdoor performance of A Beginner’s Guide to the Night Sky

by Nova Scotia’s Villains Theatre at the Gardens of Hope. This deeply moving play is written by Colleen Arcturus MacIsaac, directed by Garry Williams (known to local audiences as the River Clyde Pageant’s music director), and features music by Jenny Trites.

It invites audiences into a playful outdoor astronomy class taught by an eccentric high school teacher and her awkward yet earnest child.

October 4 features free workshops in stilt-walking with Laura Astwood, a foraging workshop with biologist Kate MacQuarrie, and more to be announced soon.

October 5 is the main festival day at The Mill in New Glasgow, beginning with a DIY Bubble Tea Workshop led

by Evelyn Yang at 12:30 pm. Free programming continues from 2–6 pm with craft activities for kids led by Becca the Witch, food demonstrations by Charlie Sark and Fumoir Poirier, a community dialogue on oyster fishing, and music and live performances happening all afternoon. The music lineup features Olivia Blacquiere, Luisa Güiza, Diana

The Confederation Centre Art Gallery is kicking off its fall season with four new exhibitions, all opening in the weeks leading up to the Gallery Opening celebration on October 18 at 7 pm. The evening will feature exhibition tours, live music, and plenty of refreshments as visitors explore the new shows.

Opening October 3, TRASH! dives into the playful and subversive side of comics. Ten PEI artists, including William Gallant, Tyler Landry, and Melissa Morse, put a twist on comic book tropes, proving the so-called “low” medium is the perfect space for bold experimentation.

Undergrowth, also opening October 3, brings together emerging Atlantic Canadian artists to explore how natural, technological, and cultural systems intersect and transform. Guest curated

by Christiana Myers, the exhibition features work by Alexis Bulman, Aleya Michaud, and Emilie Grace Lavoie, and spans drawing, sculpture, textiles, installation, and virtual reality to create an immersive, evolving environment.

Opening October 18, Together With Time reimagines the gallery’s collection as a living work in progress.

Curated by Pan Wendt, the exhibition highlights art’s ability to connect

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Delirio, and Tyler Messick. The Filipino Dance Masters will make their return with a lively dance performance on the grounds of the Mill, and Gale Force Theatre will present their delightful, interactive show for young audiences, Lupinder’s Tent, with four performances running from 2–5:10 pm.

Seasonal produce and local flavours are highlighted at Sharing the Field.

Visitors can enjoy buck-a-shuck oysters, soup cooked over a fire, a cash bar, and a hot meal prepared by Chef Emily Wells. The centrepiece of the event is a by-donation farm stand offering produce contributed by local growers.

Proceeds from the farm stand support River Clyde Arts’ programming and the North Rustico Food Bank. Local growers interested in contributing to the farm stand can drop off their excess produce on Saturday between 1–4 pm at The Mill in New Glasgow.

Tickets for A Beginner’s Guide to the Night Sky and the hot meal should be purchased in advance at riverclydearts. com/field or on site while supplies last. Pre-registration is required for Saturday and Sunday morning workshops. In the event of inclement weather, Sunday’s programming will be moved indoors at The Mill.

Sharing The Field is hosted by River Clyde Arts in partnership with Central Coastal Tourism.

Festive wreaths Annual contest and exhibition at Confederation Centre The annual Festive Wreath Contest and Exhibition returns this holiday season at Confederation Centre of the Arts.

All are welcome to participate— adults, youth, youth groups, businesses, and other groups. Themes

Jamie Germaine, Red Sky at Night, 2025, mixed media

past and present through works by Karen Stentaford, Leslie Poole, Cozic (Monic Brassard and Yvon Cozic), and Catherine Miller.

A New Definition of Home, also opening October 18, reflects on how life changes—from moving to new places to navigating loss—reshape our sense of home. Curated by Paula Kenny and Linda Berko and presented with the PEI Craft Council, the exhibition explores belonging, resilience, and the influence of community through diverse artistic practices. confederationcentre.com/artgallery

include: traditional, Dunes “off the wall,” or green living (recycled materials). Participants can create a wreath and drop it off at the Centre, Queen St entrance, on November 15 or 16 from 1–3 pm. There is a small entry fee, and prizes to be won. Wreaths will be displayed through December.

This is a project of the Friends of Confederation Centre. Info: confederationcentre.com or friends@confederationcentre.com

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Annual event returns to Charlottetown—Oct 23 to 25

And other fall events throughout Charlottetown

The PEI Fibre Festival returns this year from October 23–25 at the Delta Hotel in Charlottetown. This festival was created to support the Island’s wool industry and the craftspeople that work with wool and fibres through knitting, crocheting, felting, rug hooking and more.

Marketplace vendors are once again presenting a large array of fibre-related products with wools from various animals, many hand-dyed with natural products, tools of the trade and more.

A highlight of the festival is the inclusion of over fifty workshops by local and international instructors. Of note is Stephanie Pearl-McPhee, also known as the Yarn Harlot. Stephanie is from Toronto and has written eight books on knitting. She has been described as a knitting humourist, and says: “I believe knitting is a transformative and intriguing act that can change the life and brain of the person doing it, and that knitting is a perfect metaphor for life and insight into some better ways through it.”

Of note this year are several crochet instructors including Bonnie Barker of Bonnie Bay Crochet fame on YouTube.

Close to 300,000 subscribers have benefited from her expertise. She has been crocheting for more than 50 years and is best known for her Aran Isle/Celtic cable crochet techniques.

Christopher Walker & Jamie Godin

The 2025 Charlottetown Scarecrow Festival is set to bring festive fall spirit to the capital from October 3–31, with more than 800 scarecrows displayed throughout downtown.

Other seasonal events and activities taking place throughout the month include Farm Day in the City (October 5), Oktoberfest at PEI Brewing Company (October 11), Harvest Fest at Founders’ Food Hall & Market (October 18), the haunted patio at Merchantman Next Door (October 18/25), and Mystic Nights in the Square every Friday. Other highlights include the Wicked Spirits Cocktail Mix-off, séances at Beaconsfield Historic House, horse and wagon rides, haunted

of Cabin Boy Knits will present a lecture on Early Canadian dyeing techniques used by Indigenous peoples and European settlers, and they will also be a vendor in the Marketplace.

Local instructors include felting artist Lisa Freeman, spinner Simone Van Iderstine, knitter and designer Cheryl Wartman as well as embroidery artist Rebecca MacDonald.

Rounding out the program are two farm tours and a social event presenting a slice of Island history and culture.

The Irish Scots, along with storyteller Alan Buchanan and two world champion dancers from Havenwood Dance Studio will be sharing their entertaining and informative show 150 Years of Island Music with festival participants.

The festival is open to the public and tickets are on sale now for the Marketplace, workshops, and all events. For updates, subscribe to the newsletter, follow the festival on FB, or visit peifibrefestival.com.

Visions of summer Group exhibition at Breadalbane Gallery The group exhibition Visions of Summer Past opens with a reception on October 10 from 6–8 pm in the Annex at the Breadalbane Gallery.

Gallery artists will present work completed this summer that reflects the atmosphere and colours of the season.

Additional, more recent pieces hinting at fall will be shown on the main floor.

Several artists will also share their experiences painting en plein air during the summer.

Participating artists include Denise Livingstone, Zoe Novaczek, Laura Bain, Joan Parker Sutton, Will Baker, Lily-Anne Hein, Sabine Nuesch, Leo (Liu, Xin), Vian Emery, Haley Lewis,

Artwork by Leo (Liu, Xin)

Erin Veitch, Yuzhu Yang, Silver Frith, Zora Wendt, Arjun Thappa, Joe MacAllar, Marianne Janowicz, Rick MacDonald, and others.

The gallery is located at 4023 Dixon Road, Breadalbane.

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PEI Fibre Festival

wagon rides, ghost tours, spooky movies, a rooftop masquerade, and more.

For full details, visit discovercharlottetown.com/scarecrow.

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EXHIBITS galleries, museums...

Acadian Museum of PEI

Visit the permanent exhibit, Island Acadians: a community and its history, featuring a diorama, 25 interpretation panels, 145 pictures/illustrations, and 124 objects representing the material culture of the Acadians of PEI. 23 Main Dr. E., Miscouche. Info: museeacadien.org, 902-432-2880, museeacadien@gmail.com

Breadalbane Gallery

Visions of Summer Past opens in the gallery’s annex with a reception on October 10 from 6–8 pm. Participating artists include Denise Livingstone, Zoe Novaczek, Laura Bain, Joan Parker Sutton, Will Baker, Lily-Anne Hein, Sabine Nuesch, Leo (Liu, Xin), Vian Emery, Haley Lewis, Erin Veitch, Yuzhu Yang, Silver Frith, Zora Wendt, Arjun Thappa, Joe MacAllar, Marianne Janowicz, Rick MacDonald, and others.

Open Tuesday 11 am–3 pm, Wednesday 9 am–1 pm, and Thursday 4–8 pm.

4023 Dixon Rd, Breadalbane. Info: @ Breadalbane Gallery on FB.

Confederation Centre Art Gallery

Opening October 3 are the exhibitions TRASH! and Undergrowth, while East of East: The Atlantic Canadian Hip Hop Archive closes October 5. On October 18, two new exhibitions—Together With Time and A New Definition of Home—also open to the public. All are welcome to attend the Gallery’s Fall Opening celebration on October 18 at 7 pm, featuring exhibition tours, live music, and refreshments. The Gallery is open daily, with admission by donation. 130 Queen St, Charlottetown. confederationcentre.com

Confederation Court Mall

The City of Charlottetown presents two exhibits at the Confederation Court Mall: the pop-up exhibit Charlottetown: A History on view until October 6 on the first floor, and Ever Ready When Duty

RON JAMES The Noise Between Our Ears

“fits of helpless laughter” - Halifax Chronicle Herald; “hysterically funny ... at the top of his game” - Toronto Star Thurs. Nov 6 - Harbourfront Theatre: 902 888 2500 Fri. Nov 7 - Confederation Centre of the Arts: 902 566 1267

Calls: The History of the Charlottetown Fire Department on view until November 15 on the second floor near the escalator. 134 Kent St, Charlottetown.

Cornwall Library Art Gallery

Island Life, a collection of paintings and drawings by Lily-anne Hein, is on view until October 24. The exhibit offers Hein’s personal perspective on PEI. The Fall Group Show opens October 28 at 7 pm with a Meet the Artists event, where each participating local artist will share a few words about their contribution.

The show runs until November 28. For information on displaying in the gallery, contact the library at 902-629-8415. Open Tuesday–Wednesday (1–8:30 pm) and Thursday–Saturday (9:30 am–12:30 pm and 1–5:30 pm). 15 Mercedes Dr, Town Hall, Cornwall. library.pe.ca

Eptek Art & Culture Centre

Our Climate Quest: Small Steps to Big Change, created by Science North, is on view from October 3–31. Visitors are invited to take a tour through the new Gallery of Kindness. A permanent exhibition on the history and architecture of Summerside is also on view. Admission is by donation. 130 Heather Moyse Dr, Summerside. peimuseum.ca

Hilda Woolnough Gallery at The Guild

Test Press: This Town Is Small Members Experiments is on view to the public during gallery hours until October 31. Participating artists include Noah Defreyne, Evan Furness, Jamuna Gurung, Ahmon Katz, Monica Lacey, Andrew Lewis, Sarah Noonan, and Damien Worth. Artist talks with Test Press participants Noah Defreyne and Evan Furness take place on November 1. 111 Queen St, Charlottetown. thistownissmall.com

Summerside Rotary Library

Over 100 artworks by local artists, including original paintings, photography, handmade knits, mosaics, digital art, and more, adorn the library walls across three wheelchair-accessible levels, with an elevator for easy access. This ongoing exhibition changes throughout the year.

57 Central St, Summerside.

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ArtTalk with Sandeep Johal

Fix Your Plate by Tara Reeves

Pumpkin over spice

Pumpkin is also packed with nutrition. It is low in calories and high in fibre, making it filling and good for digestion. Rich in beta carotene, which converts to vitamin A, it supports eye health and immunity. It also provides potassium, helping balance fluids and maintain healthy blood pressure.

Cooking with pumpkin is a simple way to enjoy seasonal eating while nourishing the body.

The recipe below turns pumpkin into pillowy gnocchi, finished with a garlic sage butter sauce that is simple to make yet full of flavour.

Pumpkin Gnocchi with Garlic Sage Butter Sauce Serves 4 Pumpkin Gnocchi 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 large russet potato, peeled and cut into chunks 1 cup pumpkin purée 1 teaspoon salt

3. On a floured surface, combine potatoes, flour, pumpkin, and salt. Mix with floured hands until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms, adding flour or reserved water 1 tablespoon at a time as needed.

4. Knead gently for 30 to 60 seconds, then shape into a 1/2 to 1 inch thick rectangle. Slice, roll into ropes, and cut into gnocchi. Dust lightly with flour.

5. Optional: create ridges by rolling gnocchi along a fork or gnocchi board.

Arrange in a single floured layer.

6. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

7. For the sauce, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat until lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Add sage and garlic, cooking until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat.

8. Cook gnocchi in boiling water until they float, then cook 30 seconds more.

Transfer with a slotted spoon to the skillet. Return to heat and toss in the butter sauce until lightly crisped.

9. Serve with Parmesan and cracked black pepper. Enjoy.

Serve this as a main course or alongside roasted vegetables for a filling fall meal. Each bite captures the warmth of the season and celebrates pumpkin in a new way. Let savoury pumpkin take centre stage this fall, whether you use fresh or canned pumpkin, and enjoy every delicious bite!

Visiting artist Sandeep Johal will deliver a talk and presentation of her work at Confederation Centre Art Gallery on October 22 at 7 pm.

Following the presentation, the artist will be available for questions and discussion. This event is free and open to the public.

Sandeep Johal is a Vancouverbased Canadian visual artist, advocate, and leader whose practice engages drawing, collage, textiles, and largescale murals. Through her Indo-folk feminine aesthetic, she confronts themes of bleakness, despair, and ugliness with their dissonant opposites: brightness, hope, and beauty.

Johal’s work typically centers around the stories of women and while she highlights female suffering in its many forms, these are ultimately stories of resistance and resilience.

Johal began her professional art practice after becoming a new mother at the age of 41. Since then, she has worked on a number of notable site-specific commissions with the Vancouver Art Gallery (2021, 2019), Burrard Arts Foundation (2019), and Vancouver Mural Festival (2016-2021).

Inspiring climate action Interactive exhibit at Eptek Art & Culture Centre Eptek Art & Culture Centre is hosting Our Climate Quest: Small Steps to Big Change. Created by Science North, this interactive exhibit is filled with hands-on activities for all ages. From October 3–31, families are invited to explore a day of learning designed to inspire climate action. Visitors can enjoy the Climate Action Show,

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Pumpkin spice dominates the season, appearing everywhere in lattes, muffins, and even candles.

Yet the spice blend often overshadows pumpkin itself, which is actually very versatile. Around the world, pumpkin is folded into ravioli, simmered in soups and stews, or spiced in curries.

Savoury dishes highlight its earthy sweetness in ways that are both comforting and unexpected.

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October brings the comfort of shorter days, crisp evenings, and the unmistakable flavour of pumpkin. While many of us first think of pies and lattes, pumpkin shines in savoury dishes too. Its natural sweetness pairs beautifully with herbs and butter, creating cozy meals that feel at home on the autumn table.

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Johal’s work is held in numerous collections, including the TD Art Collection, the Gordon Smith Gallery of Canadian Art, Global Affairs Canada Visual Art Collection Program (Canadian Embassy, San Salvador), and Surrey Art Gallery. She holds a Diploma in Fine Arts (honours) from Langara College (2007) and a Degree in Education from the University of British Columbia (2002).

For more information about the artist, visit sandeepjohal.com or follow @sandeepjohalart on IG.

discover their own path to change, meet real changemakers, and learn how small steps can lead to big impact. For details, visit climate.sciencenorth.ca.

Visitors are also invited to take a tour through the new Gallery of Kindness. Inspired by a local artist who is trying to share as much kindness as possible, the gallery offers hand-drawn picture frames that give visitors an opportunity to contribute something that brings them joy.

Eptek is located at 130 Heather Moyse Drive, Summerside. Admission to exhibits is by donation. For more information, call 902-888-8373, visit peimuseum.ca, or follow @eptek. centre.centre.

Garlic Sage Butter Sauce 4 tablespoons butter 20 fresh sage leaves, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely minced To Serve Black pepper Grated Parmesan cheese Instructions 1. Place potatoes in a medium pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil.

Reduce to a simmer until fork tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Drain (reserve 1/4 cup water) and cool.

2. Mash potatoes using a ricer or grater until smooth. Measure out 3/4 cup.

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GET CREATIVE Creative PEI Artmobile

All ages are welcome to drop in to the Makerspace at the Charlottetown Library on October 1 and 15 from 5–7 pm for creative art time with the Creative PEI Artmobile. Make something new from the art supplies provided, or bring your own materials/work-in-progress project.

Art Night at The Guild

The Artmobile Gallery will be set up in the Black Box Theatre at The Guild on October 3 from 5–7 pm. The evening will showcase works by participants of the CreativePEI Artmobile events so far this year. Enjoy refreshments, live music, and hands-on creating at the Artmobile table.

This free, all-ages event takes place at 111 Queen St, Charlottetown. Attendees under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.

Life drawing for adults

Drop-in life drawing sessions with a nude model are held weekly on Sundays from 2–4 pm at the Gertrude Cotton Art Centre. All skill levels are welcome.

Doors open at 1:30 pm. Participants are encouraged to arrive early for set up and must be 18+ or have parent/guardian written permission. Some easels are provided but participants must bring their own drawing material. Life Drawing PEI is a not-for-profit organization. There is a fee for sessions, with proceeds going toward an honorarium for the model.

Email lifedrawingpei2022@gmail.com if interested in being a model. Follow @ Life Drawing PEI on FB for updates. 57 Bunbury Rd, Stratford.

Paint Club for adults

Adults can drop in to the Charlottetown Library to paint, socialize, and hang out on October 6 and 20 at 1 pm.

Fibre Arts Club

Fibre Arts Club runs weekly on Tuesdays at the Charlottetown Library. Bring supplies or a current project and drop in between 1–3 pm to join other knitters, crocheters, rug hookers, and fibre and textile makers.

Creative fun for youth at the Charlottetown Library

Get creative this October with free hands-on activities for children and teens at the Charlottetown Library, located at 97 Queen St. Crafternoon takes place in the Makerspace on October 8 at 1 pm, where participants can make their own spirit spackle painting (pre-register at 902-368-4642). Teens can try Air Dry Clay Pottery on October 10 at 2 pm, crafting a pinch pot with clay and mosaic tiles.

That same morning, kids aged 6–12 can enjoy a PD Day of building at Build & Play starting at 10 am, with Magnatiles, Lego, and more. Later in the month, kids aged 6–12 are invited to Crafty Tales: Scarecrow Stories on October 19 at 1 pm, featuring stories, games, and crafts.

Creative Kids Club

Kids aged 6–12 can join a creative after school club in the Children’s Room at the Charlottetown Library. The club meets weekly on Wednesdays at 3:30 pm. Each week offers a selection of crafts and activities.

Sewing Club

Join fellow sewing and mending enthusiasts (ages 12+) in the Charlottetown Library Makerspace on October 9 from 5–8 pm. Bring a machine and projects, start a beginner-friendly project, explore sewing tools and techniques, or try a machine with guidance.

Creative fun for youth at the Summerside Library

The Summerside Library, located at 57 Central St, offers a variety of free arts activities for children and teens this month. Kids of all ages can drop in on Saturdays and Sundays from 1–3 pm for Crafternoon for Kids, with activities like puppet making, Thanksgiving crafts, pumpkin time, and “beware of flying witches.” Families can join Yo-yo Painting on October 10 at 10 am, decorating a wooden yo-yo provided by the PEI Woodturners’ Guild. Teens can unleash their spooky side with Cauldron

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Art on October 12 at 2 pm. The Creative Corner runs on October 15 at 2 pm and October 20 at 6:30 pm; call 902-436-7323 to register. On October 21 at 3 pm, kids can choose their own adventure with rotating activities in science, technology, crafts, and art. Finally, the library joins the downtown festivities with Witches on Water Street on October 25 from 1–3 pm at 57 Central Street, offering crafts, treats, a scary story, and a magical photo booth.

Kindred Spirits Quilt Guild

The Kindred Spirits Quilt Guild meets on the third Wednesday of the month from September through June (excluding December), from 7–9 pm at the Benevolent Irish Society. The next meeting is October 15. New members and visitors are welcome. This is a scent-free meeting. Info: 902-676-1000; @Kindred Spirits Quilt Guild of PEI on FB. 582 North River Rd, Charlottetown.

Miniature crafts with Jamuna Gurung

This Town is Small (TTIS) presents the Miniature Comfort Room workshop with artist Jamuna Gurung on October 18 from 1–3:30 pm at the Hilda Woolnough Gallery, The Guild, Charlottetown. Part of the TTIS Test Press program, this workshop invites participants to create miniature crafts using natural and accessible materials, learn the process behind Gurung’s unique upcycling art, and explore how everyday objects can become a source of creative expression.

Jams, aka Jamuna Gurung, is a miniature artist and founder of Eye of Johan, who transforms discarded recyclable natural materials such as cardboard, wood and paper into personalized miniatures that provide emotional comfort to individuals. Registration is required at thistownissmall.com. Materials provided.

Exploring Visual Arts

Confederation Centre of the Arts is offering arts education programs this October. Exploring Visual Arts classes are available for kids aged 6–8 and 9–12 beginning October 18, and for adults beginning October 21. Info/Register: confederationcentre.com/artseducation

Let’s Get Creative Art Club

Ryan McAdam-Young, an art educator with Let’s Get Creative, will instruct an eight-week art program for kids aged 5–14 at Eptek Art & Culture Centre in Summerside. The sessions will run from 12:30–1:45 pm or 2:15–3:30 pm on Sunday afternoons from October 19 to December 7. Children will experiment with painting, clay, collage, paper crafts, puppet making, drawing, and more. Call 902-888-8373 to pre-register.

Seniors Arts Activities

Seniors Arts Activities take place at Confederation Centre of the Arts on select Thursdays from 10 am–12 noon.

The next art activity day is October 23. Participants visit the Gallery for an introduction to current exhibitions followed by an art making activity in the Schurman Family Studio. Refreshments are provided. Info/register: 902-566-1267; confederationcentre.com

PEI Modern Quilt Guild

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The PEI Modern Quilt Guild will meet on October 23 from 7–9 pm at the PEI Farm Centre, 420 University Ave, Charlottetown. New members and visitors are welcome. This is a scent-free meeting. Info: peimqg@gmail.com

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Participants can then join one of two natural-materials workshops: Animal Masks with Kirstie McCallum or Flower Crowns with Carina Phillips. Light refreshments provided. Space is limited; RSVP at thistownissmall.com.

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Confederation Centre Art Gallery is hosting free art and craft activities for the whole family. Explore current exhibitions at a leisurely pace and create fun and simple crafts to take home at Family Sunday on October 26 from 11 am–12 noon. Drop in for a bit or stay the full hour. All materials will be provided.

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Watercolour for teens

Youth aged 13+ are invited to join the teen organization Halftone & Haven at the Charlottetown Library for a watercolour painting session on October 26 at 2 pm. Student artists will guide participants in creating artwork that will be collected to raise funds for local shelters.

Registration is required at 902-368-4642.

Materials are provided.

Makers Session

The next drop-in makers session at Eptek & Art Culture Centre is from 1–3 pm on November 16. Makers are invited to gather their latest project or one they have been meaning to finish, and join the free session. See what other makers are creating. There is no admission and all are welcome. 130 Heather Moyse Dr, Summerside.

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MARKETS & FAIRS Retro Revival Market

The second annual Retro Revival Market will take place on October 18 from 10 am–5 pm in St. Mary’s Pavilion at Under the Spire. This curated market will feature 15 vendors, focusing on vintage décor and collectibles, thrifted fashion, retro colour combinations, patterns and patchwork, pastries, and nostalgic trends.

Local materials, artistry, and craftsmanship were used to create products made exclusively for the market. Entry fee is by donation only, and includes free treats and Retro Revival merchandise. 1374 Hamilton Rd, Kensington. Contact @ retrorevival.pei via IG for inquiries.

Autumn Makers Market

An Autumn Makers Market will be held at the Jack Blanchard Centre on October 18 from 10 am–3 pm. Forty local artisans from across PEI will gather to showcase their fall and early Christmas creations—handcrafted décor, festive gifts, and seasonal treasures. Admission is a small fee, with all proceeds going to support the Upper Room Food Bank.

Children enter free. Visit forms.zohopublic.ca/perfectlyimperfectwoodworkcom1/form/AutumnMakersMarket to be a vendor. 7 Pond St, Charlottetown.

Kirk Ceilidh Fall Fair

The Kirk Ceilidh Fall Fair fundraiser is set for October 25 from 9 am–12 pm at the Kirk of St. James. Attendees can harvest the flavours of fall and peruse products such as baked goods, handcrafts, Island preserves, and Christmas décor. Cash and contactless payment accepted. 35 Fitzroy St, Charlottetown. Follow on FB for info about the ceilidh and online auction.

Bewitching Market

The Charlottetown Farmers Market is holding a Bewitching Market on October 25 from 9 am–2 pm. A part of the Charlottetown Scarecrow Festival, with support from Discover Charlottetown, the market will feature an oracle reader, pumpkin carving, a costume contest, creepy tunes, and more. Costumes encouraged. 100 Belvedere Ave, Charlottetown.

Watermark Theatre Fall Craft Fair

Watermark Theatre will hold a craft fair at the North Rustico Lions Club on October 25 from 10 am–4 pm. The fair will feature handmade items, baked goods, art, and more from local vendors and Island makers. There is a small admission fee, with proceeds going to the Watermark Theatre.

17 Timber Ln, North Rustico.

Christmas in the Country Craft Fair

The Christmas in the Country Craft Fair will be held at the Afton Community Centre on November 1 at 9 am. The fair will feature items such as Christmas décor, sewing, knitting, jewelry, wreaths, ornaments, and a wide variety of crafts and supplies. There is no admission fee, though donations are welcome. 1552 Rte 19, New Dominion. Info: 902-675-2879

Wheatley River Country Craft Fair

The Wheatley River Women’s Institute is hosting a two-day Country Craft Fair at the Wheatley River Community Hall on November 1 and 2 from 9 am–2 pm.

Island creators will be selling a variety of handmade products such as knits, paintings, preserves, art, woodworking, and more. 16 Rackham Lane, Wheatley River.

Info: wheatleyriverwi@gmail.com

Milton Christmas Craft Fair

The Milton Community Hall Christmas Craft Fair will run on November 8 from 9 am–3 pm and November 9 from 10 am–3 pm. There will be two floors of PEI crafters, bakers, and artisans, as well as a canteen service. 7 New Glasgow Rd, Rte 224, North Milton.

Donagh Regional Craft Fair

Donagh Regional School will host its fourth annual craft fair on November 15 from 9 am–3 pm and November 16 from 12–4 pm. The fair will have three floors of over 60 crafters and vendors. There will also be a fudge sale, live music, and a

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possible visit from Santa. Proceeds raised will go toward the school playground.

928 Bethel Rd, Donagh. Info: donaghhomeandschool@gmail.com

Kings Playhouse Holiday Market with Santa

Kings Playhouse will hold a family-friendly Holiday Market with Santa Claus on November 15. 65 Grafton St, Georgetown. Info: kingsplayhouse.com

Gluten-free Holiday Market

Celiac Canada PEI Chapter is hosting a Gluten-free Holiday Market in the Multipurpose Room at the Simmons Sports Centre on November 16 from 1–4 pm. The market will feature gluten-free treats and festive food, gifts, free samples, a raffle, gingerbread decorating, and prizes. Admission is a small donation fee.

Free entry for kids under 18. 170 North River Rd, Charlottetown.

PEICC Christmas Craft Fair

The PEI Crafts Council will hold its annual Christmas Craft Fair on November 21 and 22 from 10 am–5 pm, and November 23 from 10 am–3 pm at the Seaport (Port Charlottetown).

Celebrating 60 years as PEI’s longest-running craft show since 1965, the event will offer pottery, hand-painted silk, books, knits, woodworking, mustard, art, photography, jewelry, chocolate, embroidery, maple syrup, and more. Stan MacPherson Way, Charlottetown.

Mistletoe Market

The third annual Mistletoe Market, a boutique pop-up market, offers a festive setting to shop for local holiday gifts on weekends from November 21–December 21 in Boulder Park. Browse whimsical huts offering crafted goods from local Island artisans, enjoy live music, horse and wagon rides, Santa visits, hot chocolate, Whoville-inspired décor and more. Corner of Grafton and Church Sts, Charlottetown. discovercharlottetown. com/mistletoe-market

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Victorian Christmas Market

A Charlottetown Christmas Festival Signature Event, the Victorian Christmas Market takes place on Queen Street in downtown Charlottetown from November 28–30. This 11th annual openair market is reminiscent of European Christmas Markets and features over 50 Island artisans, crafters and food vendors, as well as hot cocoa, fire pits and seating, live carolling, horse and wagon rides, live ice sculpting, and more. discovercharlottetown.com/ victorian-christmas-market

Highlights include: a marketplace, workshops provided by world class instructors, farm tours and Maritime entertainment and so much more…

Holiday Atlantic Maker Market

KNITTING • CROCHET • SPINNING • WEAVING EMBROIDERY • FELTING • RUG HOOKING

The 11th annual Holiday Atlantic Maker Market featuring a wide variety of artisans, makers, and food vendors from Atlantic Canada, will take place on November 29–30 from 9 am–4 pm at the Eastlink Centre. 46 Kensington Rd, Charlottetown. Follow @Holiday Atlantic Maker Market on FB for updates.

A celebration of all things fibre!

Delta Hotels Prince Edward, 18 Queen Street Charlotettown, Prince Edward Island

For more information or to buy tickets: peifibrefestival.com

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130 Queen Street Charlottetown, P.E.I.

NEW EXHIBITIONS FOR OCTOBER TRASH!

by the Charlottetown Comics Club

OPENS OCTOBER 3

Curated by Pan Wendt Featured artsists include William Gallant, Ben Gosling, Tyler Landry, Hamish MacDonald, Melissa Morse, Donald Price, Juan Ramírez, Ramón Sierra Santiago, and Christian Southgate

UNDERGROWTH OPENS OCTOBER 3

Curated by Christiana Myers Featuring work by Aleya Michaud, Alexis Bulman, Amy Ash, Emilie Grace Lavoie, Hailey Guzik, Mel Beaulieu, KC Wilcox, Maggie J. Whitten Henry, and Sarah Noonan

A NEW DEFINITION OF HOME OPENS OCTOBER 16

TOGETHER WITH TIME OPENS OCTOBER 18

Curated by Paula Kenny and Linda Berko Presented in partnership with PEI Craft Council

Curated by Pan Wendt

GALLERY EVENTS OPENING RECEPTION OCTOBER 18 at 7PM in the Gallery

Brief remarks; exhibition tours; light refreshments; live music; cash bar. All are welcome.

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FARMERS MARKETS Charlottetown Farmers’ Market

The Charlottetown Farmers’ Market is open from 9 am–2 pm on Saturdays yearround. Local farmers, crafters, artisans and hot food vendors sell local, organic produce, fish, meats, baked goods, preserves, roasted coffee, specialty teas, and more. 100 Belvedere Ave, Charlottetown. charlottetownfarmersmarket.com

Murray Harbour Farmers Market

The Murray Harbour Farmers Market is open from 9 am–12 noon on Saturdays from until October 18 at the Murray Harbour Community Centre. Buy local from Island artists, bakers, farmers, and producers. Follow on FB @ murrayharbourfarmersmarket for event updates. 27 Faye Fraser Dr, Murray Harbour.

Summerside Farmers’ Market

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

ARTS EDUCATION

OCTOBER PROGRAMMING EXPLORING VISUAL ARTS

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Eight-week classes for young artists to develop their visual literacy and technical abilities. Classes for ages 6-8 and 9-12.

EXPLORING VISUAL ARTS FOR ADULTS

A special event presented by the Confederation Centre’s Arts Education and Heritage programs.

TTIS Members Experiments at Hilda Woolnough Gallery Test Press: This Town Is Small Members Experiments is currently on view at the Hilda Woolnough Gallery at the Guild in Charlottetown. Participating artists include Noah Defreyne, Evan Furness, Jamuna Gurung, Ahmon Katz, Monica Lacey, Andrew Lewis, Sarah Noonan, and Damien Worth.

Test Press is an artistic development opportunity for This Town is Small (TTIS) members to use the gallery as a space for self-directed

Rooted in Art Tree appreciation installations in Charlottetown squares The City of Charlottetown is inviting residents to explore its urban forest during the sixth annual Rooted in Art exhibit, happening until October 11.

Island artists present temporary, tree-inspired installations in Rochford Square, Connaught Square, Hillsborough Square, and Kings Square.

This year’s featured artists, Christina Patterson, Krishna Dalwadi, Jody Racicot, and Terry Dunton Stevenson, have created works that reflect the connections between

FOOD & DRINK Chef Nation

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A relaxed and welcoming class to explore the basics of drawing, painting, and sculpture.

For students 18+

FAMILY SUNDAY - FREE ACTIVITY SENIORS ART ACTIVITIES SPOOKY WALK MASK-MAKING WORKSHOP NEW SPOOKY WALK

Test Press

Chef Nation is held in the Community Kitchen at the Charlottetown Library on Tuesdays from 3–5 pm. Teens (ages 13–18) can participate in a selection of crafts and activities, learn to cook, or just hang out.

Fall Harvest Suppers for Farmers Helping Farmers OCTOBER 26 OCTOBER 23

Farmers Helping Farmers is partnering with The Mill in New Glasgow for its Fall Harvest Suppers fundraising event on October 10 and 11. With open slot times

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experimentation. The program celebrates risk-taking, discovery, and the fine-tuning of ideas. Participating artists will continue working in the space through October to create new work, explore processes, conduct research, and test new approaches. Projects are on view to the public during gallery hours until October 31.

TTIS presents an afternoon of artist talks with Test Press participants Noah Defreyne and Evan Furness on November 1 at the Hilda Woolnough Gallery. Each artist will share insights into their practice and the projects they’ve been developing through the Test Press program.

Visit thistownissmall.com for more information.

Charlottetown’s trees and the stories of its people and places. Some pieces explore personal culture, while others highlight the city’s history and heritage.

Charlottetown’s urban forest was the inspiration for Rooted in Art. Trees are among the city’s most valuable assets, offering countless benefits from cooling and cleaning the air, to reducing noise and managing stormwater.

For example, a single tree can sequester more than 1100 pounds of carbon, save 330 kilowatt-hours of energy and divert over 30,000 litres of stormwater every year.

For more information, including a walking map of the installations, visit charlottetown.ca/roots.

of 5 pm and 7:30 pm, diners will enjoy a three-course meal prepared by Chef Emily Wells and her team at The Mill in New Glasgow (55592 Rte 13). Visit themillinnewglasgow.com to book a table.

Trinity United Roast Beef Take-Out

Trinity United in Charlottetown will hold its Roast Beef Take-Out Dinner fundraiser on October 25. The menu includes roast beef with all the fixings and carrot cake for dessert. Tickets must be purchased in advance by calling 902-8924114 or visiting the church office at 220 Richmond St. Dinners can be picked up from 4:30–5:30 pm at the Sydney St door.

Central Queens United Roast Beef Take-Out Central Queens United in Hunter River (19848 Route 2) is holding its annual take-out roast beef supper on November 1. The meal includes hot roast beef with all the trimmings and dessert. Pick-up times are 3:30 pm, 4:30 pm, and 5:30 pm.

Tickets will be collected at vehicles, and meals delivered to cars in the church parking lot. Children five and under eat free. Tickets must be ordered in advance by calling 902-964-2882.

Soirée and Readerity Talk Annual Bookmark event at Confederation Centre—Oct 23 The annual Bookmark Soirée takes place October 23 at 7 pm in Studio One, Confederation Centre of the Arts.

The event offers an evening of conversation with fellow book enthusiasts.

The highlight is the 2025 Bookmark Readerity Talk: Conversations with Books featuring Charlottetown author Bren Simmers in conversation with Deirdre Kessler and John Flood.

Refreshments will be served. RSVP to charlottetown@bookmarkreads.ca.

The Readerity Series, now in its seventh year, is a Bookmark initiative to promote books and reading.

The idea is to give voice to Atlantic Canadian authors and their thoughts on the value of books and reading.

Each author’s contribution is preserved in a limited-edition chapbook, which is given away free at the event.

Bookmark’s passion for books and reading—and its motivation for this project—is well articulated in a quote from Mark Hansen, a professor of political science, who said, “The bookseller’s passion—for books, for the experience of reading, for the culture of the written word—is a source of inspiration for readers. Even more important, it is a crucial support for readers as

they convey their enthusiasm to their children, their students, their friends, and their associates…We must cultivate readers as farmers tend their fields.”

The inspiration for Readerity evolved over several years through Bookmark’s interaction with James Roy, David Denby, Merilyn Simonds, Sheree Fitch, Andrew Steeves, Gary Dunfield, and John Flood, who coined the word Readerity and allowed Bookmark to use it.

Bren Simmers is the author of four poetry books, including The Work, If, When, Night Gears, and HastingsSunrise. Her first book of nonfiction, Pivot Point, is a lyrical account of a nine-day wilderness canoe journey.

Her work has won the Pat Lowther Memorial Award, CBC Poetry Prize, Malahat Review Long Poem Prize, and Arc Poem of the Year Award, and has been a finalist for the Governor General’s Award in Poetry, J.M. Abraham Atlantic Poetry Award, Bronwen Wallace Memorial Award, and City of Vancouver Book Award.

When she isn’t writing, Bren is shepherding other people’s projects as the Managing Editor of Island Studies Press at UPEI.

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PEI BOOKS The Lighthouse Keepers Faye Pound

nights of her childhood. Those years included a one-room school, lots of music, old stories, and then Father Bolger’s UPEI. After a couple of years of “Going Down the Road” to perform and record in southern Ontario, she returned to settle down on “The Island” and raise three daughters.

Published by TwiG Publications (The Writers In Group), the book is available at the Point Prim Lighthouse Gift Shop, Bookmark, and Beaconsfield Historic House. The Lighthouse Keepers is Faye’s first historic fiction with The Bootlegger’s Daughter coming out soon.

The Luckiest Ones

A Memoir of Fishing, Family, and Facing Cancer Vicki Reddin-Gauthier

The Lighthouse Keepers, a new work of historical fiction by Faye Pound, is set on early 19th century Prince Edward Island, where Meda MacKenzie lives a life of isolation, tending the St. Peters Lighthouse alongside her stern Scottish father and twin brother. Towering, flame-haired, and fiercely capable, she longs to uncover the truth about the mother she never knew.

When the lighthouse keeper’s daughter falls for a young Acadian man––despite her father’s resentment towards his people––tragedy strikes, setting her on a path of heartbreak and reinvention. Disguising herself to keep another light alive, she clings to her secret––until a chance meeting at a community gathering reveals the hidden truth of her past.

The Lighthouse Keepers is a novella of love, loss and a woman’s determination––a perfect read for those drawn to the historical richness and beauty of PEI. Pound explores Canada’s theme of the two solitudes with an atmospheric storytelling that will be remembered long after the last page is turned.

Pound is an Island writer, singer, and public speaker who is passionate about PEI history and particularly the conservation of its architectural heritage. She researched Scott Smith’s Historic Architecture of PEI, wrote The Heritage Walking Tour of Summerside (2000), and contributed a JournalPioneer column on Prince County culture and heritage. For well over a decade, she has identified hundreds of buildings for the Province of PEI and for peihistoricplaces.ca.

Raised in a family of ten in Alexandra, across the bay from Point Prim, she watched the lighthouse most

anymore, and his ability to communicate is drastically impacted. A marriage at risk becomes a life imperiled.

The Luckiest Ones charts Vicki’s family’s passage through the six years of endless appointments and adjustments that come with cancer. It’s the story of relentless caregiving, community support, and family unity.

In the end, Vicki and Sonny find in cancer what they have needed all along: a space where the love flows freely between them, no words required.

Vicki Reddin-Gauthier, much like Jo from Little Women, had a childhood filled with imagination and storytelling. As a young adult, she too experienced many adventures in travel and romance before settling into marriage, parenthood, and running a small business. In her shop on PEI, she entertained customers with stories of Island life. During her husband’s illness, she found comfort in writing her first novel, Emily’s Letters, which she published in 2017.

A Book Lovers Ball Charlottetown Library Learning Centre—Oct 4

Vicki Reddin-Gauthier will launch her book, The Luckiest Ones: A Memoir of Fishing, Family, and Facing Cancer, on October 26 from 1–2:30 pm at Trailside Music Hall in Charlottetown.

Like so many couples, Vicki and Sonny are losing their way in midlife.

With three daughters grown and gone, the ebb and flow of seasonal businesses on Prince Edward Island, and decades of marriage with all of its ups and mostly downs lately, Vicki is tired of being the quiet fisherman’s restless wife. Surely there is more to life and love.

And suddenly, there is. But change comes in the form of a rare cancer in Sonny’s brain, and overnight Vicki goes from bustling entrepreneur and arts supporter to constant caregiver. The couple’s next six years are reshaped to something unrecognizable, unimaginable; Sonny can’t fish

Enchanted—A Book Lovers Ball will be held at the Charlottetown Library Learning Centre on October 4, from 7–10 pm. This immersive, fantasy-themed evening is inspired by the viral TikTok Book Ball trend and serves as a fundraiser in support of the Charlottetown Library. There will be a live DJ, cash bar, free photo booth, and a fantasy-themed market with local creators.

Attendees are invited to dress in formal, book-inspired attire, step into a world of magic, romance, and imagination, and celebrate the power of stories and the role libraries play in bringing people together.

Tickets available at cllcfoundation. ca. This is a 19+ event.

Kate Graham book launch Charlottetown Library Learning Centre—Oct 11 Author Kate Graham’s book launch for her new children’s book, Run the World Like a Girl, will be held at the Charlottetown Library, 97 Queen St, on October 11 at 2 pm.

Kids aged 6–12 are invited to learn all about Kate’s writing process and some facts about girls who have changed the world.

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Shaw & Williamson

800+ Scarecrows Across Downtown!

Bookmark, Charlottetown’s independent bookstore, is launching Darcy Shaw and Penny Williamson’s new book Writing Together: a Year of Meaning Making and Friendship on October 7 at 7 pm in the Faculty Lounge, Main Building, UPEI. The event is free and all are welcome to attend.

What happens when two unlikely friends separated by age, gender, profession, and geography commit to writing together for a year? They surprise themPenny Williamson (left) and Darcy Shaw selves with what author Parker J. Palmer calls “a unique dual-memoir that guides readjourney. Writing Together is an exploraers to pen their own creative journeys.” tion of connection, vulnerability, and Darcy Shaw, a veterinary professor, the transformative power of shared and Penny Williamson, a facilitator storytelling. and leadership coach, discovered Shaw is an award-winning veterisomething remarkable. Writing narian and Professor Emeritus of Small together could be a way to reflect on Animal Internal Medicine at UPEI. His your life, deepen friendship, and create work spans clinical medicine, commua powerful antidote to loneliness in a nication skills, and leadership develtime when people are so disconnected. opment. He sees animals as guides to Using poetry as a catalyst for carefully integrity and wholeness. crafted prompts, they created a process Williamson is an internationalfor writing in a trustworthy space that ly-recognized facilitator, educator, and anyone could use. coach for leaders in health care and Drawing from their backgrounds other serving professions. A retired in facilitation and leadership develAssociate Professor of Medicine at opment, Williamson and Shaw have Johns Hopkins University and a created more than just a writing founding facilitator with the Center for guide—they’ve crafted a lifeline for Courage & Renewal, her work focuses anyone feeling stuck, seeking renewal, on living and working with authenticor longing to understand their life’s ity, courage, and heart.

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OCTOBER 3 - 31 | CHARLOTTETOWN Farm Day in the City OCT 5

PEI Brewing Company’s Oktoberfest Oct 11

Harvest Fest at Founders’ Oct 18

Merchantman Next Door Haunted Patio Oct 18 & 25

Mystic Nights in the Square Every Friday

Horse and Wagon Rides & Haunted Wagon Rides

Ghost Tours

Wicked Spirits Cocktail Mix-off

The Beaconsfield Séance

Haunting Season Spooky events for all ages at PEIMHF sites This October, the PEI Museum & Heritage Foundation (PEIMHF) is celebrating the haunting season with a lineup of immersive events for all ages.

Beaconsfield by Candlelight invites visitors to experience the historic house as the sun goes down and the shadows grow long. The Museum’s resident ghostlorist will guide an intimate tour that highlights the macabre side of Victorian life and death, featuring local ghost stories, a visit with the haunted artifact “Wheelie,” and haunting ballads in the double drawing room.

The Beaconsfield Victorian-Era Séance returns for a short run of immersive theatrical performances.

Travel back to the 1880s as James Peake welcomes guests to his home

and ushers them into the double drawing room to marvel at the antics of Madame Evangeline Grey, Spirit Medium and Conduit of the Otherworldly. Experience séance magic firsthand, then stay for a talkback where Madame Grey reveals how she did her tricks and why talking to ghosts was such a popular pastime in the 19th century.

At Orwell Corner Historic Village, the Kids Halloween Hauntacular takes place October 26 from 1–4 pm.

Children can wear their costumes, trick-or-treat through the village streets, meet characters, and enjoy magic potion classes, wagon rides, blacksmithing demonstrations, and more in this family-friendly afternoon.

Visit peimuseum.ca for tickets.

PLUS: Haunted Hotel Rooms, SPOOKY MOVIES, Rooftop Masquerade AND more!

DiscoverCharlottetown.com/scarecrow

Silent Book Club

The Silent Book Club meets October 1 and 29 at the Salvador Dali Cafe in Charlottetown. Gather at 6 pm for 30 minutes of socializing, followed by an hour of silent reading at 6:30 pm.

Afterward, readers can chat about their books or keep reading. On October 29, bring a spooky read and come in costume—there will be tricks and maybe some treats. Everyone is welcome. Info: sites.google.com/view/ sbc-charlottetown/home

PEIWG Poetry Club

The Poetry Club meets at 10 am on the first Saturday of each month at bar1911 in Charlottetown. The next meeting is October 4. Members share a favorite poem by another writer and, if they wish, one of their own. Open to PEI Writers’ Guild members. Join at peiwritersguild. com/join.

Queer Poetry Club

The Queer Poetry Club meets on the first Saturday of each month from 2–4 pm at the PEI Transgender Network office.

The next meeting is October 4. The club offers members of the queer community an opportunity to write, read, and listen to poetry in a supportive environment.

Snacks and materials are provided, and no poetry experience is needed.

Room 505, BDC Building, 119 Kent St, Charlottetown. Info: queerpoetryclub@ proton.me

Story Makers

A weekly writing group for kids (ages 6–12) is held on Tuesdays at 3:30 pm at the Charlottetown Library. The group has story prompts, challenges, and writers have space to work on their own projects.

Afternoon Book Club

The Afternoon Book Club will meet at the Summerside Library on October 20 at 1 pm. Pick up this month’s book at the circulation desk (57 Central St).

Book Lovers Book Club

The next Book Lovers Book Club meeting at the Charlottetown Library is on October 21 at 6 pm. Join an informal, conversation-style chat about books. No registration required.

Writers’ Open Mic

The PEI Writers’ Guild hosts an open mic on the fourth Thursday (October 23) of every month at the Gallery Coffee House and Bistro in Charlottetown at 7 pm. Writers, readers, and keen ears come together to experience an evening filled with support for the courageous folks who share their writing. Email openmic@ peiwritersguild.com to sign up to read.

Summerside Book Club

The Summerside Book Club meets October 25 at 2 pm at the Summerside Library. Join the discussion and pick up the current book at the circulation desk.

Writing contest for kids

The Charlottetown Library’s first Scary Story writing contest for kids in grades K–12 is open for submissions. Write a scary story and submit it by 11:59 pm on October 26. For full details, visit the library in person (96 Queen St) or online (princeedwardisland.ca/en/topic/ libraries-and-archives).

Monday Night Book Club

Monday Night Book Club meets at the Charlottetown Library on October 27 at 6 pm. This month’s book is A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman. New members welcome.

Writers’ Social

The PEI Writers’ Guild (PEIWG) invites writers of all genres to a free, drop-in social at bar1911 in Charlottetown. Meet other writers, share ideas, and build community over tea or coffee. The Writers’ Social happens the second Saturday of each month at 1 pm. The next meeting is October 11. Info: peiwritersguild.com

Creative Writing Group

A creative writing group meets at bar1911 in Charlottetown on the third Saturday of each month at 10 am. The next meet-up is October 18. Hosted by the PEI Writers’ Guild, the group offers a supportive space for writers to share work, receive feedback, and develop their skills. Info: peiwritersguild.com

“We write to taste life twice, in the moment and in retrospection..”

—Anaïs Nin

Literacy and learning Free event at Florence Simmons in November The PEI Literacy Alliance is hosting a special evening to celebrate literacy and learning on November 12 from 6:30–8 pm at the Florence Simmons Performance Hall in Charlottetown.

This free event will celebrate the success stories of learners, recognize literacy champions in the community, and raise funds to support the Alliance’s literacy programs.

The evening will feature a catered reception, entertainment, and an awards ceremony.

To reserve a seat, visit peiliteracy.ca.

Lesley Crewe at Bookmark Reading and book launch for The Spirit of Scatarie Bookmark, Charlottetown’s independent bookstore, will welcome Lesley Crewe to Charlottetown on October 16 at 7 pm for the launch of her new book The Spirit of Scatarie. The event, which is free and open to all, will be held at St Paul’s in Charlottetown.

The Spirit of Scatarie, a new work of historical fiction set on Nova Scotia’s remote Scatarie Island, follows three friends whose lives are inextricably bound, and the spirit who guides them. Christmas Day, 1922: three babies are born on Scatarie Island, off the coast of Cape Breton.

Although born to different parents, Hardy, Sam, and Mary Alice grow up together in their wild homeplace, exploring the rocky coastline, picking bakeapples, and scavenging treasures from shipwrecks. But change is lapping at the shores of this isolated island, the Second World War the biggest change of all. One friend leaves to fight, one tends the light, and one struggles to understand how a place where wealth is measured in fish and family can

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possibly survive this outmigration.

Part ghost story, part romance, part history, and a stirring tribute to young soldiers and their brave war brides, The Spirit of Scatarie is an epic tale with whispering island winds at its heart.

Crewe is the Globe and Mail bestselling author of 14 novels, including the national bestseller Death & Other Inconveniences, Recipe for a Good Life, The Spoon Stealer (longlisted for Canada Reads 2022), and Relative Happiness, which was adapted into a feature film.

She has also published two collections of essays.

An Evening of Poetry

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With Annick MacAskill and Nolan Natasha Bookmark is hosting two Halifax poets— Annick MacAskill and Nolan Natasha— for An Evening of Poetry in the Bookshop on October 24 at 7 pm.

Annick MacAskill’s poetry collection Votive considers forms of devotion and the often fraught attempts to respond to “our confusion, our curiosity.” The poems explore how stories, old and new, connect experience, and how the quest for love, hope, and meaning persists when language falters. MacAskill’s gift resides in her facility for coaxing things evasive and intuitive into crisp form and language.

Intimate, nostalgic, and surprising, the poems in Nolan Natasha’s I Can Hear You, Can You Hear Me? spark connections that alter trajectory and carry lasting resonance. Encounters across phone lines, over drinks, through walkie-talkies, and unspoken recognitions between queer bodies fill this collection with explorations of what it

Nolan Natasha (left) and Annick MacAskill

means to be seen. The micro-narratives in the collection both celebrate and grieve the connections they illuminate.

Annick MacAskill was the winner of a 2022 Governor General’s Literary Award for Shadow Blight. Her previous collections include Murmurations, No Meeting Without Body, and two chapbooks. Annick is a member of Room Magazine’s Growing Room Collective and publisher of micropress Opaat Press. She lives in Halifax.

Nolan Natasha is a queer and trans writer living in Halifax. His poems have appeared in journals such as The Puritan, The Stinging Fly, Event, Grain, Prairie Fire, CV2, and Plenitude. He has been a finalist for the CBC Poetry Prize, the Geist Postcard Contest, Room Magazine’s poetry contest, and the Atlantic Writing Competition, and was runner-up for the Thomas Morton Fiction Prize.

A gift of Island Poetry AIRSPACE When you listen, dumbfounded, to suave grave men and women who lie about war, you’re a bird sucked into a jet engine.

You’re not even a brief flash of iridescence on their screens.

You try, like most, to fly below the radar, saying, I can’t afford more than briefly to care what’s below the Glorious People’s dam, who ate black and white alphabets until their tongues turned grey, where food shipments mystically went, who bombed the refugee camp, what the phoenix of resuscitation theory sets on fire when reborn.

But the radar finds you anyhow. The chameleons of investments know that lies launch all great ships, honesty wrecks on the coastline of our smug or regretful indifference.

Look, the wordslingers glide across the lobby toward you, all smiles or scowls, depending— disguised as party faithful, as secretaries of the state of perpetual triumph and fear.

Too late, you hear the afterburners, roaring.

— Richard Lemm Richard Lemm’s most recent books are Jeopardy, a poetry collection, and a memoir, Imagined Truths, about growing up American and becoming Canadian. He teaches creative writing and literature at UPEI. Reprinted with permission from Burning House (Wolsak & Wynn, 2010).

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

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SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEE ELECTIONS Help Shape the Future of Education in PEI! From October 3-17, cast your vote in the 2025 School Board Trustee Elections.

• Vote Online: Registration opens September 8 and closes October 17 at 11AM • Vote by Mail: Request your ballot

by September 28 at 11:59PM

Learn more and register to vote: ElectionsPEI.ca/school-board-trustee-elections

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Votez aux élections scolaires du 3 au 17 octobre 2025.

• Vote en ligne : Il est possible de s’inscrire du 8 septembre au 17 octobre à 11 h.

• Vote par la poste : Demandez un bulletin de vote d’ici 23 h 59 le 28 septembre.

Renseignez-vous et inscrivez-vous pour voter au Electionspei.ca/school-board-trustee-elections

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PERFORMANCE music, theatre, dance, comedy...

Mondays | 8 pm

Oct 4 | 7:30 pm

Rat Tales Comedy Night

Nice Boys

›› until Oct 11 | select dates

Tribute Guns N’ Roses with special guests The Funky Monks. Scott MacAulay Performing Arts Centre, Summerside

Baba’s Lounge, Charlottetown

Inside The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald Ft. Shane Pendergast, Brielle Ansems, Cameron MacDuffee, Alicia Toner, Greg Gale, and Mike Ross. Harmony House, Hunter River

›› until Oct 15 | select dates

Anne & Gilbert—The Musical Florence Simmons Performance Hall, Charlottetown

Oct 1 | 7 pm

Snowbird Lifestyle Presentations Ft. Amy Sky, Derek Edwards and Pavlo.

Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside

Oct 2 | 7 pm

The Suits

Oct 4 | 7:30 pm

Oct 4 | 7:30 pm

Ray Bonneville

Copper Bottom Brewing, Montague

Oct 4 | 8 pm

Stand-up Night Ft. Jalen Macleod and friends Babin Karki, Sam Bartol, and Brad Doiron. The Factory, Charlottetown

Oct 4 | 8 pm

Absolute Losers Album Realease Show

Michael Myers

Stompin’ Tom Centre, Skinners Pond

Ft. The Monsters of Schlock and Neil E Dee. The Factory, Charlottetown

Oct 5 | 11 am, 2 pm

Oct 2 | 7:30 pm

Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside

Island Jazz: Maya Plays Reggae Baba’s Lounge, Charlottetown

Oct 2 | 8 pm

Calling All Captains With Violet Night and Customer Service.

Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown.

Oct 3 | 7:30 pm

Sarah Hagen: Mozart for an Autumn Evening

Solo piano recital. St. Paul’s, Charlottetown

Oct 3–4 | 7:30 pm, Oct 4 | 2 pm

Anything for Love - The Music of Meatloaf

Craig Fair Productions. Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside

Bear Grease

Sobey Family Theatre, Charlottetown

Oct 8 | 8 pm

Madison Violet

Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Select venues, Charlottetown

Oct 4 | 8 pm

Oct 2 | 8 pm

Oct 8 | 7:30 pm

Ft. Kelley Mooney, Christine Cameron, and Keelin Wedge. Souris Show Hall, Souris

Oct 2 | 7 pm

Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside

Live score by Laurie Forsyth. City Cinema, Charlottetown

Oct 8–12

Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside

The Suits—Hit Songs from the ‘50s to the ‘80s

Ciné-Concert: A Woman of Paris: A Drama of Fate

Songs and Stories of Dolly Parton

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

Freakshow at the Comedy Cave

Oct 6 | 7 pm

Frozen In Time Sing-Along Oct 5 | 1 pm

Jammin’ for Julian Fundraiser for Julian Larivee ft. Adjust the Facts, William McCarthy, Hailee O’Brien, Brothers MacPhee, Teeth Out (unplugged), The Humanoid Movement with DJ Allycat, Mattman, Christian Southgate, Britt Campbell, Ryan Gallant, and Babin Kark.

Charlottetown Fire Hall, Charlottetown

Tip Er Back

Mont-Carmel Variety Show

Fundraiser for the Parish. Mont-Carmel Parish Hall, Mont-Carmel

Oct 5 | 8 pm

Daniel James McFadyen

Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

The Waltz

Watermark Theatre, North Rustico

Oct 15| 7:30 pm

Tom Papa: Grateful Bread Tour

Sobey Family Theatre, Charlottetown

Sobey Family Theatre, Charlottetown

Amanda Keeles: Can’t Stop Me Now Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside

Oct 9 | 8 pm

Island Jazz: Gammons & Knorr Baba’s Lounge, Charlottetown

Oct 9, 10 | 7:30 pm

Take It To The Limit Tribute to the Eagles.

Oct 9: Sobey Family Theatre, Charlottetown Oct 10: Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside

Oct 10 | 7:30 pm

Life in the Fast Lane: A Night of The Eagles Craig Fair Productions. Kings Playhouse, Georgetown

Oct 10 | 8 pm

Rick Mercer: Stand Up for Canada Comedy Tour Oct 16 | 8 pm

Garrett Mason

Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Oct 16 | 8 pm

Island Jazz: Chris Corrigan Group Baba’s Lounge, Charlottetown

Oct 17 | 7:30 pm

Bee Gees Revisited

Sobey Family Theatre, Charlottetown

Oct 17 | 7:30 pm

Irish Mythen

Kings Playhouse, Georgetown

Oct 17–18 | 8 pm

Gypsy

Fleetwood Mac tribute. Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Lennie Gallant

Oct 18 | 7 pm

Oct 10–12

1825: A 200th Anniversary Celebration Variety Concert

Stompin’ Tom Centre, Skinners Pond

16th Country Music Festival

Oct 10–12 | 8 pm

Oct 5 | 7 pm

Oct 14–18

Oct 9 | 7:30 pm

Oct 5 | 7 pm

Ft. Bluestreak. The Barn Floor, Crapaud

Live score by Gammons & Knorr. Souris Show Hall, Souris

Oct 16 | 7 pm

West River United, Cornwall

Harvest Harmonies

Ciné-Concert: Safety Last

Island Fringe Festival

Ft. Emcee Debbie Rousselle-Montgomery, The Country Boys Tribute Show with Scott Delhunty, Gerald Delhunty, Marc Babin, and Daniel Goguen, and more; Dawson Arsenault, Amy Richard & Tammy Strongman, Crystal Paynter, Herman Marché, Perry Batten, Michel LeBlanc, Nick Arsenault, Shane Arsenault, Lucien Bernard, Joseph Arsenault, and Sandra & Ricky Jones, with Rémi Arsenault, Rodney Arsenault, Keelin Wedge, Danny MacNevin, and Ronnie Burke; and Jordan LeClair.

Village musical acadien, Abram-Village

Oct 5 | 2 pm

Oct 11 | 7:30 pm

Nick Doneff

Tribute to John Prine. Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Oct 11 | 7:30 pm

Linda Ronstadt Tribute

Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside

Ft. members of the Kirk Choir and soloists Tara MacEachern, Ian Soloman, Sung Ha Shin-Bouey, and Stephen Bouey, fiddler Rowen Gallant, and step dancer Jennifer Carson. St. James Presbyterian (The Kirk), Charlottetown

Oct 18 | 7:30 pm

Startijenn

Scott MacAulay Performing Arts Centre, Summerside

Oct 18, 19 | 7:30 pm

The Stampeders: One More Time Oct 18: Sobey Family Theatre, Charlottetown Oct 19: Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside

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Dr. Helen Kristmanson Presented by Island Lecture Series and Vinland Society

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The Island Lecture Series and the Vinland Society present a free talk by Dr. Helen Kristmanson on Osland, a historical Icelandic village in northern British Columbia. The lecture will be held on October 21 at 7 pm in the Faculty Lounge, Main Building Room 201, UPEI. All are welcome.

Hidden along the Skeena River’s sylvan shores are the remains of a small historical village known as Osland. Settled by Icelanders who migrated west between 1870 and 1914, Osland was part of a thriving network of communities which formed an economic hub supported by the fishery and canneries. Today, though a few families preserve their ancestral houses at Osland, these historical buildings are interspersed with the fading remains of those long gone. This presentation draws on a range of primary sources, including memories gathered about thirty years ago from Osland’s children and grandchildren.

Dr. Helen Kristmanson was the Island’s first provincial archaeologist, serving in this role from 2009 until 2021 when she joined the L’nuey team as Senior Archaeologist. L’nuey is an Epekwitk-based initiative focused on protecting and implementing the constitutionally-entrenched rights of the PEI Mi’kmaq. Helen is an Institute

of Island Studies Executive Committee member at UPEI, past president of the Canadian Archaeological Association, and sitting president of the Vinland Society of PEI. Current scholarly research includes an examination of the underrepresentation of historical Mi’kmaq archaeological sites on Epekwitk through collections, archival, and field research. Helen descends from Friðrik August Kristmansson and Elín Jonasdottir, first generation Osland settlers and Guðmundur Bjornsson and Thorbjorg Guðny Bjornrdottir, also vesturfarars, who settled in southern British Columbia.

In her spare time, Helen researches Icelandic and Scottish history.

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St. James Presbyterian Church, 1831

Charlottetown’s St. James Presbyterian, known as The Kirk, marks its 200th anniversary this fall. The congregation formed in 1825 and completed its first building, a wooden structure, in 1831.

The stone Kirk, which still stands at the corner of Pownal and Fitzroy Streets, was completed in 1878.

To celebrate this milestone and its rich heritage, the congregation has

organized a series of lectures and special events. Admission is by free-will offering, and all are welcome.

The Kirk 200 Heritage Lecture Series begins on September 25 with “Who were these Presbyterians?” presented by Dr. Jack Whytock. He returns on October 2 with “The Built Worship Space of Presbyterians.” On November 2, Joan MacFarlane and Ian Scott present “Significant People and Events in Kirk History.” The series concludes on November 16 with “The Kirk Today,” presented by Rev. Amanda Bolton. All lectures begin at 7 pm.

In addition to the lectures, the church will present 1825: A Celebration on October 18 at 7 pm. This imagined variety concert from the year of the congregation’s founding will feature the Kirk Choir and Choral Scholars Stephen Bouey, Rowen Gallant, Jennifer Carson, Tara MacEachern, Sung Ha Shin-Bouey, Ian Soloman, and Gaige Waugh. A reception will follow.

The anniversary service will take place on October 19 at 10:30 am, featuring soloist Patricia Murray and a guest sermon by the Rev. Jeffrey Murray, Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Canada.

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Crokinole at the library

AFL Sundays at Village Green

Youth Game Night

Drop in to Village Green Brewery on Sundays at 4 pm for Aussie Rules Football (AFL). Catch the Sydney Swans and learn about the Atlantic AFL League.

30 Church St, Cornwall.

Charlottetown Scrabble Club

The Charlottetown Scrabble Club meets weekly on Tuesdays from 5–8 pm at the Charlottetown Library Learning Centre.

Scoresheets, strategy tips, and cheat sheets are provided. All skill levels are welcome, and it is free to attend, with prizes and snacks.

Charlottetown Duplicate Bridge Club

The Charlottetown Duplicate Bridge Club seeks to promote duplicate bridge to all ages, particularly encouraging seniors to engage in the social game.

The club meets at the Benevolent Irish Society on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons year-round. From September–June, instruction and coaching is offered for novice players in a non-competitive setting on Tuesday mornings. A partner is guaranteed for Novice Bridge, but regular Duplicate requires pairs only. Contact partnerships@charlottetownbridge.ca if assistance is needed in finding a partner. To join, email manager@charlottetownbridge.ca for Duplicate and novice@ charlottetownbridge.ca for Novice. 582 North River Rd, Charlottetown. Info: CharlottetownBridge.ca

TRIVIA Bogside Brewing

Tuesdays (6:30 pm). 11 Brook St, Montague.

The Cave at The Factory Fridays (8–10 pm). 189 Kent St, Charlottetown.

Churchill Arms

Saturdays beginning October 25 (2 pm) with Wade Babineau. Reserve by calling 902-367-3450. 89 Kent St, Charlottetown.

Copper Bottom Brewing

Taproom Trivia with Dana Jones on Fridays (7 pm *from Oct 10). 567 Main St, Montague.

The Factory

Music Bingo with Darcy Campbell on Saturdays (7 pm). 189 Kent St, Charlottetown.

Drop in to play a game of crokinole or two on October 8 and 22 at 2 pm at the Summerside Library (57 Central St).

BGC Charlottetown (formally Boys and Girls Club), in partnership with Comic Hunter, will host a free Youth Game Night on October 18 from 2–5 pm at the BGC Charlottetown Club. Open to all youth in grades 7–12 ,the event will feature board games, free food, and prizes.

Special guest Rodney Smith, creator of the popular YouTube channel Watch It Played, will be joining participants for the fun. No registration is required.

Drop-ins are welcome. 35 St. Peters Road.

Fall Bridge course

Ray Malone will teach a six-week bridge course, Handling the Opponents, from 9:30 am–12 noon, October 23–November 27, at the Irish Cultural Centre (downstairs) in Charlottetown. This course is for intermediate players interested in improving their game. Topics include: identifying safe and dangerous opponents, hold-up play, avoiding the dangerous opponent, help from the opponent, and controlling what opponent is safe.

For fees, details, and to register, email ray.teaches.bridge@gmail.com.

Board Game Cafe

The Summerside Library hosts a monthly Board Game Cafe. The next event is October 27 at 6:30 pm. Attendees can bring their own game or play one from the library’s collection.

Eptek scavenger hunt

Visitors of all ages are invited to test their skills at Eptek Art & Culture Centre’s scavenger hunts. Try to find all 20 images.

130 Heather Moyse Dr, Summerside.

Hopyard

Wednesdays (8 pm) with Hank. 151 Kent St, Charlottetown.

Hunter’s Ale House

Entertainment Trivia with Darcy Campbell on Thursdays (9 pm); Name That Tune Trivia with Andrew Rollins on Sundays (9 pm). Corner of Kent & Prince Sts, Charlottetown.

Montague Legion

Thursdays (7 pm) with the Catch the King of Clubs draw. 15 Douses Rd, Montague.

North Rustico Lions Club

Oct 10 & 24 (7:30 pm) with Barry Parsons.

17 Timber Ln, North Rustico.

Olde Dublin Pub

Trivia & Tunes on Thursdays (7 pm *from Oct 16). 132 Sydney St, Charlottetown.

Village Green Brewery

Saturdays (7 pm) with Bryan Carver. 30 Church St, Cornwall.

Charlottetown Film Festival 11th annual celebration expands to two venues The 11th annual Charlottetown Film Festival takes place in downtown Charlottetown, October 15–19.

Whether cinephiles, filmmakers, or simply the movie-curious, attendees will find something exciting at ChFF25. This year, the festival expands to include screenings at Tivoli Cinema, alongside its programming at City Cinema.

This year’s feature films showcase titles from across Canada, including several Atlantic premieres. ChFF2025 opens with Mile End Kicks directed by Chandler Levack, starring Barbie Ferreira (Euphoria, Unpregnant) and Devon Bostick (Diary of a Wimpy Kid).

The closing night film is Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie (2025 Toronto International Film Festival, People’s Choice Award: Midnight Madness) from acclaimed Canadian director Matt Johnson (Blackberry), starring Johnson and longtime friend and collaborator Jay McCarroll. Other program highlights include the world premiere presentation of Tracy and Martina: Goin’ Out West, the feature debut from the breakout comedy duo Tracy and Martina; Hangashore from Newfoundland’s Justin Oakey (A Fire in the Cold Season); What We Dreamed Of Then from New Brunswick (directed by and starring Taylor Olsen); and Agatha’s Almanac—Amalie Atkins’s HotDocs Award-winning debut documentary that honours her aunt with a guide to living in harmony with nature through honest work.

The Short Film program features thirty titles from across Canada and the East Coast—including new work from PEI filmmakers Jacob Purias, Logan Fulford, Mille Clarkes, Jeana MacIssac, and Jessica Gallant. This program showcases both emerging and established talent, while bringing diverse perspectives and filmmaking styles to inspire new conversations.

Hangashore, Justin Oakey (above): What We Dreamed Of Then, Taylor Olsen

The Charlottetown Industry Forum returns for its third year alongside the festival, offering three days of workshops and panel discussions for writers, creatives, filmmakers, and screen industry professionals. The lineup includes guests from Bell Media, CBC, Elevation Pictures, Sphere Media, IPF, and more. The forum will be highlighted by the inaugural 2025 PEI Writers’ Guild Page to Pitch program, where Island writers will pitch their film/TV concepts to key industry decision-makers to land a $10,000 prize to advance their projects. A full schedule of the Industry Forum lineup will be available on the festival’s website.

The best way to experience the entire festival is with an Industry Pass, which includes entry to all screenings, networking events, and industry panels. Passes and individual tickets are available now.

For a detailed schedule and to buy tickets, visit charlottetownfilmfest. com. For updates on festival news and events, follow @charlottetownfilmfest on Instagram or @ctownff on Facebook.

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Oct 25 | 7:30 pm

Ciné-Concert: Phantom of the Opera

Jesse Roper

Live score by Jacob Reddin. Harmony House, Hunter River

Oct 23 | 7:30 pm

Oct 25 | 8 pm

Ft. Meaghan Blanchard, Ben Kunder, Carlie Howell , Sirens Choir, Jade Robinson & Izzy Serebrov, Julie Pellissier-Lush, and more.

Sobey family Theatre, Charlottetown

Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

United By Song

Oct 23 | 8 pm

Island Jazz: Teresa Doyle Quintet Baba’s Lounge, Charlottetown

Oct 24 | 7:30 pm

Matt Minglewood

Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside

Oct 24 | 8 pm

Popalopalots

Live improv comedy. The Guild, Charlottetown

Oct 24 | 8 pm

More Soul Oct 25 | 8 pm

The Fabulously Rich

Luminos Ensemble: The Witching Hour St. Paul’s, Charlottetown

Oct 24 | 10 pm

Coyote EP release show Baba’s Lounge, Charlottetown

Tracadie Community Centre, Grand Tracadie.

Oct 25, 26 | 7:30 pm

In Spite of Ourselves Tribute to John Prine.

Oct 25: Kings Playhouse, Georgetown Oct 26: Scott MacAulay Performing Arts Centre, Summerside

Welcome Fall Variety Show

Oct 26 | 2 pm

Island Jubilee Old Time Radio Music Show Florence Simmons Performance Hall, Charlottetown

Oct 26 | 2:30 pm

PEI Symphony Orchestra: Re(new)al

Sobey family Theatre, Charlottetown

Oct 25 | 7:30 pm

Oct 26 | 7 pm

Tribute to AD/DC. Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside

Tony Lee: Gen-X Comedy Hypnosis

Hells Bells

Oct 25 | 7:30 pm

Joanie Pickens & Her Band: Take Me As I Am

The Factory, Charlottetown

Oct 26 | 7 pm

Spook Organa!

Scott MacAulay Performing Arts Centre, Summerside

Ft. Royal Canadian College of Organists.

Trinity United, Summerside

Oct 25 | 7:30 pm

Oct 27 | 8 pm

Live improv comedy. The Guild, Charlottetown

Fundraising concert. Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown.

Side Hustle

Island Jazz: Nico Romero plays Santana Baba’s Lounge, Charlottetown

Oct 30 | 8 pm

Songs On Fire: Live and in the Round

Ft. host Ben Kunder and guests. Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown.

Oct 31–Nov 1 | 7:30 pm Nov 1 | 2 pm

Against All Odds - A Night of Peter Gabriel and Phil Collins

Nov 1

Tracadie Players Fall Dinner Theatre

Oct 24 | 8 pm

Oct 24 | 8 pm

Oct 30 | 8 pm

Oct 25–26

Ft. Aaron Stevenson & friends, Morgan Palmer, Keith Baglole & friends, Cam MacDuffee, Greg Gale, and Ben Kunder.

Bonshaw Hall, Bonshaw

Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown.

PEI Brewing Company, Charlottetown

Craig Fair Productions. Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside

Oct 26 | 2 pm

Christine Campbell & Blake Johnston

Sloan

Tribute to Tragically Hip. PEI Brewing Company, Charlottetown

TSwift Dance Parties Presents: Tour of a Showgirl PEI Brewing Company, Charlottetown

Oct 29 | 8 pm

PEI CARES

Little Middle Fiddle Festival Glenaladale Estate and Tracadie Community Centre, Grand Tracadie

Nov 1 | 7:30 pm

A Listening Party: Aging Disgracefully

Nov 7 | 7:30 pm

Flu Fighters Fundraiser for Prince County Hospital.

Scott MacAulay Performing Arts Centre, Summerside

Nov 7 | 7:30 pm

UPEI Faculty Recital

Steel Recital Hall, Charlottetown

Nov 7 | 8 pm

Shawn Desman with Jamie Fine

All ages show. PEI Brewing Company, Charlottetown

Nov 7–8 | 8 pm

After Hours Band

Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Nov 8 | 4:30 pm

Richard WOOD: Celtic Rhythms in Motion A Celebration of Island Fiddle & Dance.

New London Community Complex

Nov 8 | 7:30 pm

Lawrence Maxwell & the Band of Fugitives: A Night of Merle Haggard

Ft. Karen Pyra and Mike Elliott. The Guild, Charlottetown

Copper Bottom Brewing, Montague

Nov 1 | 7:30 pm

Black Umfolosi

Nudie & The Sundowners: A Night of Gordon Lightfoot

Nov 8 | 7:30 pm Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside

Copper Bottom Brewing, Montague

Nov 8 | 7:30 pm

Nov 1 | 7:30 pm

Tribute to Black Sabbath & Ozzy Osbourne.

Scott MacAulay Performing Arts Centre, Summerside

Kelley Mooney & Route 225

Tribute to Bonnie Raitt. Scott MacAulay Performing Arts Centre, Summerside

Nov 5 | 8 pm

Jess Moskaluke: Life For Me

PEI Brewing Company, Charlottetown

Nov 6 | 8 pm

Allan Rayman

PEI Brewing Company, Charlottetown

Nov 6 | 8 pm

Island Jazz: Striped Shirt Band Baba’s Lounge, Charlottetown

Nov 6, 7 | 7:30 pm

Ron James: The Noise Between Our Ears

Nov 6: Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside Nov 7: Sobey Family Theatre, Charlottetown

Nov 6, 8, 19–22 | 7:30 pm

ACT Presents: Love Sick The Guild, Charlottetown

Supernaut

Nov 13 | 7:30 pm

Derek Seguin: Life of Leisure Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside

Nov 13 | 8 pm

Danny Michel

Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Nov 13 | 8 pm

Island Jazz: “Musical Theatre Funk” with Carter McDevitt Baba’s Lounge, Charlottetown

Nov 13 | 8 pm

Matthew Good and band with I Mother Earth PEI Brewing Company, Charlottetown

Nov 14 | 8 pm

Two Hours Traffic

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

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City Cinema fundraiser Proceeds go toward purchase of a new projector Charlottetown Film Society and City Cinema are raising money to purchase a new film projector.

Three prizes will be awarded in October: a painting by Christopher Griffin (valued at $1000); an in-home wine tasting for ten with Stellar Somm Wine Experts (valued at $500); and a locally handmade quilt (valued at $1000).

Tickets—individual or packs of three—are available until October 18,

SCREEN Tivoli Cinema

Tivoli Cinema screens a variety of new and old releases. For showtimes, updates and tickets visit tivolicinema.com. 155 Kent St, Charlottetown.

Screenings at the Summerside Library

The Summerside Library (57 Central St) is hosting a series of films this October.

Afternoon movies begin with Hocus Pocus (G) on October 2 at 2 pm. Families are invited back on October 10 at 1 pm for a screening of Dog Man (G) with snacks provided. To close out the month, teens can enjoy the Monday Movie on October 27 at 6 pm, with a screening of Happy Death Day (13+) and snacks included.

Roving Picture Shows + Island Jazz

This October, Roving Picture Shows presents four nights of cinema: one installment of its NFB Treasures Series and three ciné-concerts co-presented

The Fox by Christopher Griffin

either in person at City Cinema (64 King St) in Charlottetown or online via citycinema.ca.

with Island Jazz. The NFB Treasures program takes place October 4 at 7:30 pm at York Point Community Centre in Cornwall, featuring three films by Roman Kroitor and Wolf Koenig—Off the Record, On the Record, and Stravinsky. The Ciné-Concerts include Laurie Forsyth performing a live score to A Woman of Paris: A Drama of Fate on October 6 at 7 pm at City Cinema in Charlottetown; Gammons & Knorr performing a live score to Safety Last on October 11 at 7:30 pm at Souris Show Hall in Souris; and Jacob Reddin performing a live score to Phantom of the Opera on October 25 at 7:30 pm at Harmony House in Hunter River.

Info/tickets: @Roving Picture Shows on social media.

Screenings at the Charlottetown Library

The Charlottetown Library (97 Queen St) offers a full slate of October screenings.

The afternoon movie series continues with Bram Stoker’s Dracula (Rated R) on October 7 at 1 pm. Families can drop in on October 12 at 1 pm for the Family Movie, featuring Elio with popcorn provided. Adults can join the Anime Club (18+) on October 14 at 6 pm to watch and discuss two episodes, with titles chosen at the start of each meeting.

Spooky EDUCATION ARTS WALK NOVEMBER 1 @ 6:30 PM

All ages welcome Come dressed as your favourite Island spooky character or folklore creature!

Need inspiration?

Join our Spooky Mask Making Workshop on October 25!

Register at confederationcentre.com

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filled with encounters with musicians playing small roles, who provide clues for his quest.

Akin to Wim Wenders’ road movies there’s a certain timelessness to it all, and an unvarnished natural feel. A satisfying trip. “Candy Mountain is a gem showcasing a neo-beat road trip, the 1980’s folk-rock music scene, and a group of unforgettable musicians.” — Film Threat; “It easily assumes the weight, ambition and success that many larger films aim for and miss.” —The New York Times.

September 29–October 5 Comedy/Drama. PG, mature themes, mild language. Dir: Scarlett Johansson, US, 2025, 98 min. June Squibb, Erin Kellyman, Chiwetel Ejiofor.

Cannes Festival - Un Certain Regard; Nominated for the Camera d’Or

The Charlottetown Film Festival October 15–19

Welcome to City Cinema from The Charlottetown Film Society City Cinema is owned and operated by our non-profit Society. We welcome donations, and can provide tax receipts.

We will continue to present a diverse mix of films and welcome your suggestions and support. Become a member, bring friends, and share feedback!

Advance Tickets Please visit our website at citycinema.ca, we accept all major credit cards online and both debit and credit at the cinema.

Seating may be limited, advance tickets are strongly recommended.

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

Rent City Cinema City Cinema is available for rent for private film viewings! We provide the projectionist and will have the canteen and bar open for your group. Please check the Venue Rental link on our website and send us an email! We’ll respond with information and rates.

“Raucous cheers and quite a few tears greeted the world premiere of Scarlett Johansson’s directorial debut at Cannes… The crowd warmly embraced the dramedy, which stars June Squibb as Eleanor Morgenstern, a fiercely independent Florida retiree who, after the sudden death of her lifelong best friend, relocates to New York to live with her daughter. A series of events leads her to a young woman suffering from the loss of her mother.

The two bond over their shared grief and a desire to reconnect with their Jewish identity.

But Eleanor has a secret that threatens to destroy the friendship they have built.” —Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter; “The jackpot combination of being tear-inducing and laugh-out-loud funny” —The Times, UK; “Powerful and touching” —Deadline Roving Picture Shows and Island Jazz present:

A Woman of Paris: A Drama of Fate

Presented In Memory of Graham Greene “A thriller set on an Indian reservation in the 1970s, Thunderheart has both passion and power… John Fusco’s script, inspired by the real, bloody clashes between pro-government Indians and the radical traditionalist American Indian Movement, sends a hotshot young FBI agent from Washington, Raymond Levoi (Kilmer), to investigate the murder of an Oglala Sioux at the Bear Creek ‘Res’ in the Badlands of South Dakota… The journey unfolds in gripping, fresh details. Kilmer’s performance is full of subtle, internal details, and he works well with Sam Shepard as his seasoned FBI partner. As the very cool tribal cop who steers him in the right direction (and gets the funniest lines), Graham Greene practically walks off with the movie… Director Apted… obviously connects with his subject. Stylishly balancing thrills, mysticism and political outrage, he’s produced his most absorbing movie since Coal Miner’s Daughter.”

Candy Mountain

October 6

October 10–14

Drama. PG. Dir: Charlie Chaplin, US, 1923, 82 min. Edna Purviance, Clarence Geldart, Adolphe Menjou.

Drama. 14A, language. Dir: Robert Frank/Rudy Wurlitzer, Canada/France/ Switzerland, 1987, 91 min. Kevin J. O’Connor, Harris Yulin, Tom Waits, Rita MacNeil, Joe Strummer, David Johansen, Leon Redbone.

Presented with live accompaniment.

All seats $15

Welcome to ChFF25! The 11th Annual Charlottetown Film Festival is a five day celebration of film and media proudly presented

by Club Red Productions. The festival takes place from October 15-19 at City Cinema and Tivoli Cinema and features an incredible variety of local, national, and international documentaries, genre fare, and dramas. For over a decade, ChFF has fulfilled its mandate to champion emerging voices, program exciting new films, and provide rewarding networking opportunities for creatives in the Canadian entertainment industry. We welcome filmmakers, film lovers, and diehard cinephiles to our wide range of screenings, receptions and industry events. Head to www. charlottetownfilmfest.com for the full schedule and ticket info.

The Road to Patagonia October 20–22 Documentary. PG language, brief nudity. Dir: Matty Hannon, Australia, 2024, 91 min. Matty Hannon, Heather Hillier. In English, Spanish, and Mentawai with English subtitles.

Award Winner: Best Film, Byron Bay International Film Festival; Audience Choice Award, Florida Surf Film Festival; Audience Choice Award - Melbourne Documentary Film Festival

Admission Regular Member 65 and over 14 and under

$12 $9 $10 $8

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

Annual membership - $30.00

In this Ciné‑Concert co-presented by Roving Picture Shows and Island Jazz, musician Laurie Forsyth will perform a live musical accompaniment to A Woman of Paris: A Drama of Fate, a drama written and directed

by Charlie Chaplin (this is one of only two films he made in which he does not play the lead, though he makes a brief cameo) Its stars Edna Purviance as Marie, a young village woman who moves to Paris after a broken engagement, becomes the mistress of a wealthy man, and later faces love and heartbreak when reunited with her former fiancé.

Classic of the Month:

Thunderheart October 7–9 & 11 Mystery/Thriller. 14A. Dir: Michael Apted, US, 1982, 118 min. Val Kilmer, Graham Greene, Sam Shepard, Sheila Tousey.

A Maritime classic that has finally been rereleased after being unavailable for decades!

It’s a collaboration between documentary photographer and film-maker Robert Frank (the Americans) and writer Rudy Wurlitzer (Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid, Coming Home, Little Buddha), who both divided their time between New York and Cape Breton. A struggling guitarist undertakes a trip to Cape Breton to find a reclusive guitar maker - as you can tell from the cast list the journey is

“Shot over a 16-year period, this engaging documentary chronicles a genuinely epic journey undertaken by Australian filmmaker, ecologist and devoted surfer Matty Hannon. Spanning some 50,000km, the route stretches down the western coast of the Americas, beginning in the Alaskan wilderness and heading towards the Patagonia region of South America. The method of travel is motorbikes and then horses, and along for a significant section of the ride is the genial director’s new girlfriend, Canadian organic farmer Heather Hillier. Amid the spectacular natural landscapes and habitats, the film gives a real sense of the difficulties encountered by its participants: there are mechanical breakdowns, robberies, the danger of wild bears and, in places, dwindling water

The BUZZ October 2025 Page 29 supplies, all of which place a strain on Matty and Heather’s romantic relationship. And, through interviews with Zapatistas in Mexico and Mapuche in Chile, this also highlights how the ecosystems that support indigenous communities are being destroyed.” —Tom Dawson, Radio Times (UK)

Poltergeist October 23, 26, 27 Horror/Thriller. 14A. Dir: Tobe Hooper, 1982, US, 114 min. JoBeth Williams, Craig T. Nelson, Dominique Dunne, Heather O’Rourke.

“Credited to Hooper, but every inch a Spielberg film, this is a barnstorming ghost story, set in one of the small suburban houses Spielberg knows and loves, where the family canary is called Tweety, and the kids read Captain America comics and eat at the Pizza Hut. Gradually this impossibly safe world is (in a truly ingenious plot development) invaded by something inside the family television.

Soon the plot takes off into a delirious fight with demonic forces... it is consistently redeemed by its creator’s dazzling sense of craft. For this one, Spielberg has even contrived a structural surprise which leaves the audience spinning like one of his house’s haunted rooms, and arguably matches the opening of Psycho in its impudent virtuosity.”

—Time Out

Shaun of the Dead October 24, 25, 28 Horror/Comedy. 18A, violence. Dir: Edgar Wright, 2004, UK, 99 min. Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Kate Ashfield, Lucy Davis, Dylan Moran.

some wink-wink funny entries, but this U.K. smash hit, written by Pegg and Wright, takes the prize. It’s a bloody hoot.” —David Ansen, Newsweek

Trick ‘r Treat October 25, 26, 30 Horror. 14A, violence, language. Dir: Michael Dougherty, 2007, US/Canada, 82 min. Dylan Baker, Anna Paquin, Brian Cox.

“The best crowd-pleaser in years... an anthology film that actually surpasses Creepshow.

It’s the kind of movie that makes us remember why we fell in love with horror movies.

Without question, Michael Dougherty’s ode to Halloween is the film that brought fun back to the genre – something that’s been absent for far too long... The interlocking vignettes seethe with atmosphere and a strong sense of fun, ensuring that each piece of the film is somehow more delightful than the last.

Couple that with some of the best performances the genre’s seen recently, and you have the greatest movie about October 31 since John Carpenter chronicled the night HE came home” —Dread Central; “One of the cinematic gems that make Halloween even more extraordinary is Trick ‘r Treat. This spooky film bestows upon us fleshed-out stories, at the same time reminding us that some traditions deserve to be cherished and never forgotten.

The film weaves together multiple narratives that converge in a spectacular and unsettling third act and finale... Each story plays a vital role, and every character enhances and complements another... Since its debut, Trick ‘r Treat has become an essential watch… do yourself a favor and watch it this Halloween— you’re in for a bloody good time.” —Zofia Wijaszka, Nerdspin

Blue Moon October 24–Nov 2 Drama. 14A, language, mature themes. Dir: Richard Linklater, 2025, US/Ireland, 100 min. Ethan Hawke, Margaret Qualley, Bobby Cannavale, Andrew Scott.

“Electronics-store clerk Shaun (Simon Pegg) is wasting his life downing pints at the local pub with his obnoxious flatmate Ed and underappreciating his way-out-of-his-league girlfriend Liz. He’s such a zombie that an entire day passes before he notices a virus is spreading through London, turning everyone into actual zombies - the grunting, gnashing, undead kind. Can he survive? Will he bother trying? The zombie-movie genre already has

piece, Blue Moon. With wide, dark eyes, a diminutive presence, a combover that isn’t fooling anybody, and an effortless gift of gab, Hawke’s turn as Hart is the finest work of his career… On the evening of March 31, 1943 Lorenz ‘Larry’ Hart leaves a Broadway musical theatre performance seconds before the performers on stage take their bow so he can rush on over to Sardi’s for the afterparty.

The reasons for his sudden departure from the theatre are twofold. First, he hated the show, Oklahoma!, which featured music from his longtime collaborator Richard Rodgers…

Second, he’s keen on impressing his date for the evening, a twenty-year-old college student named Elizabeth… The look and fashion of the era are in full, eye-catching display in Blue Moon, and the dialogue sounds like an uncensored riff on comedies and melodramas from the characters’ time period… Linklater’s direction is energized by his cast, all of whom fit perfectly together like matching puzzle pieces.” “Blue Moon is as close as it gets to a perfect work of art. Exceptionally written, superbly acted, and wonderfully moving, it’s a sucker punch little gem of a film, gripping as it is entertaining… it is a universal, heartfelt feature bound to win you over and stay a part of you for a while. Do not miss it.” —Ana Yorke, Pop Matters

Be sure to follow us on our social media pages for up-to-date reminders and updates to our schedule.

Email info@citycinema.ca to sign up for our newsletter and stay in the know with all the goings on!

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Savio Joseph: Wonderstruck Magician and mentalist. Sobey Family Theatre, Charlottetown

Nov 15| 7:30 pm

Gypsy

Tribute to Fleetwood Mac. Scott MacAulay Performing Arts Centre, Summerside

Nov 15 | 8 pm

Amanda Jackson & Route 225 Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Nov 16 | 7:30 pm

George Canyon & Aaron Pritchett: A Cowboy Christmas Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside

Nov 17 | 8 pm

The Strumbellas: Into Dust Tour

PEI Brewing Company, Charlottetown

Nov 19 | 7:30 pm

Dallas Smith + His Band: One Night Only (Unplugged) Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside

Nov 20, 21

Guy Davis

Nov 20, 8 pm: Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown Nov 21, 7:30 pm: Copper Bottom Brewing, Montague

Nov 20–23| 7:30 pm

The 39 Steps

Nov 20 | 8 pm

Island Jazz: Ken Fornetran with Forgalhorn Baba’s Lounge, Charlottetown

Sobey Family Theatre, Charlottetown

Taylor Swift tribute. Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Nov 26 | 8 pm

Dec 4 | 7:30 pm

Dave Gunning and J.P. Cormier Christmas Show

Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside

Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Nov 27 | 7:30 pm

Men of the Deeps: Coal Miner’s Christmas

Sobey Family Theatre, Charlottetown

Feast Dinner Theatres: Fairytale of New York

Rodd Charlottetown and Brothers 2, Summerside

Nov 21 | 6:30 pm

The Ross Family: A Celtic Christmas

Island Jazz: Luisa Guiza

Oh Charlie! Silent Night

Florence Simmons Performance Hall, Charlottetown

Nov 23 | 2:30 pm

PEI Symphony Orchestra: Bloom With guest conductor Arthur Arnold.

Sobey Family Theatre, Charlottetown

Ft. Patrick Ledwell and Mark Haines.

Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown.

Nov 29 | 7:30 pm

Dec 5–6 | 7:30 pm

Derek Seguin: Life of Leisure

Super Trouper: A Night of ABBA Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside

Nov 29 | 7:30 pm Scott MacAulay Performing Arts Centre, Summerside

Nov 29 | 7 pm, Nov 30 | 2 pm

Together Again for Christmas: Carols & Comedy

Dec 6 | 2 pm

Confederation Singers & Youth Chorus: Singing Through the Storm

A choral concert for Winter.

Sobey Family Theatre, Charlottetown

Ft. Bruce Rainnie, Kendra MacGillivray, and Kevin “Boomer” Gallant. St. Francis of Assisi, Cornwall

Dec 6 | 7:30 pm

Nov 30 | 2 pm

Kings Playhouse, Georgetown

Island Jubilee Old Time Radio Music Show

Dec 9 | 8 pm

Dec 1 | 7:30 pm

Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown.

Florence Simmons Performance Hall, Charlottetown

Jill Barber

Kings Playhouse, Georgetown

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Dec 4–7 | 8 pm

Full album and greatest hits of AC/DC. Scott MacAulay Performing Arts Centre, Summerside

Lady Soul

Dancing Queen

Baba’s Lounge, Charlottetown

Craig Fair Productions. Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Nov 21 | 7:30 pm

Nov 21–22 | 8 pm

Island Jazz: SOPA Improv Students

High Voltage: Back In Black

Country Roads

Top of the Park at Red Shores, Charlottetown

Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside

Dec 4 | 8 pm

Dec 5 | 7:30 pm

Nov 27–29 | 8 pm

The Mack, Charlottetown

Thane Dunn’s Elvis Rockin’ Christmas

Christmas in Cape Breton

A Trailside Christmas

Baba’s Lounge, Charlottetown

Nov 22 | 7 pm

Sobey Family Theatre, Charlottetown

Swift Kick

Nov 20–Dec 20 | select dates

The Guild, Charlottetown

Colin James Trio

Christmas with the Ennis Sisters

Nov 27 | 8 pm

Tribute to ABBA. Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Nov 20 | 7:30 pm

Dec 1 | 8 pm

A whodunit mystery. Scott MacAulay Performing Arts Centre, Summerside

Nov 19–22 | 7:30 pm

ACT Presents: Love Sick

Nov 25 | 7:30 pm

The Grand Tour - With A Dash of Christmas

Holland College SoPA presents: Rock & Country Night

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Eastern PEI Dirt Road Rally

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Presented by Queens and Kings County ATV clubs—Oct 17 to 19

FOR THE CAUSE Hope Walk for Pulmonary Fibrosis

The Charlottetown Walk for Pulmonary Fibrosis begins at Kiwanis Field at Victoria Park, Charlottetown, on October 4. Check-in opens at 10 am, with the walk beginning at 11 am. This family-friendly event is designed to raise awareness and funds for Canadians living with pulmonary fibrosis (PF), a progressive and currently incurable lung disease. The day includes lunch and entertainment, community booths, sponsor

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The second annual Eastern PEI Dirt Road Rally: Adventure for a Cause, taking place October 17–19, invites ATV and sideby-side enthusiasts to explore Eastern PEI’s iconic red dirt roads and scenic trails while raising funds for two critical initiatives: kidney health and sustainable trail development.

The event is presented by the Eastern Kings and Queens East ATV Clubs, in partnership with the Kidney Foundation of Canada (Atlantic).

Building on the sold-out pilot event, the 2025 rally expands with new routes, community partnerships, and exclusive rider experiences.

The event is designed to showcase the region’s natural beauty and vibrant off-road culture while delivering a significant economic boost to rural communities during the off-season.

Organizers anticipate over 300 riders.

“This event is a powerful example of community collaboration,” says Lori MacGregor, Executive Director of Points East Coastal Drive. “It combines the best of Island adventure—stunning landscapes, incredible local food, and genuine hospitality—with a meaningful mission to support kidney health.”

The weekend itinerary begins with a kickoff Meet & Greet at Bogside Brewing in Montague on October 17.

Rides continue throughout the weekend, utilizing a special provincial permit that grants registered participants exclusive access to selected dirt roads and the upgraded Eastern Kings & Queens East ATV trail networks.

“This partnership creates a powerful cycle of support,” says Lisa Pyke, Vice President of the Eastern Kings ATV Club. “Every dollar raised fuels The Kidney Foundation’s vital patient services and research, while also driving the maintenance and expansion of PEI’s world-class trail systems.”

Register online at kidney.akaraisin. com/ui/PEIATV2025. Space is limited, and organizers encourage riders to register early to secure their Rally Pass, which includes full weekend trail access, a commemorative sticker, and exclusive specials at culinary partners along the Island Food Experience Trail, including Bogside Brewing, Country Taste Bakery, Peakes Tee and The Deck at Ocean Acres. Limited on-site registration will be available at the kick-off event.

recognition, and an opportunity to connect with others affected by PF. Funds raised will support the Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. Info: p2p.onecause.com/cpffwalks/event/ charlottetown-walk-for-pf

Blooming House: Ride for Refuge

Blooming House’s third annual Ride for Refuge is happening on October 4.

The event is a national, family-friendly cycling and walking fundraiser that allows local charities like Blooming House to raise funds and awareness in a meaningful, community-driven way.

Funds raised through this year’s event will directly support shelter operations and ensure Blooming House remains a safe, stable place for women in need— both in the present and well into the future. Info/register: rideforrefuge.com/ location/charlottetown

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COMMUNITY #1 White Poppy Campaign

The White Poppy Campaign, organized by the Island Peace Committee (IPC), returns in November. It promotes peace, and recognizes and commemorates all victims of war around the globe, both civilian and military. The campaign questions the morality of war and supports building a culture of care and peace-building to resolve conflicts. White poppies are available at 81 Prince Street, Charlottetown.

Seniors’ Café

The Seniors’ Café at the Charlottetown Library Learning Centre features activities such as chair yoga, line dancing, cooking classes, and more.

The event runs on the third Thursday of each month from 1–3 pm. The next Charlottetown Seniors’ Café is on October 16, when Ivy Wigmore will teach a chair yoga class followed by light refreshments. The next Summerside Seniors’ Café is on October 10 at 11 am, where seniors can enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and socialize. Each month, there will be a guest speaker, games, or relevant discussions.

Award and election nominations, as well as registration for the AGM are due by October 12. Visit safile.org/communiques-de-presse/ for the full press release, AGM registration link, and contact emails for submitting nominations.

PEI Spiritual Expo

The PEI Spiritual Expo 2025— Summerside will take place at the Loyalist Country Inn on October 26 from 10 am–4 pm. The day will cover topics of spiritual enlightenment, personal growth, and education with professional practitioners. Connect with like-minded individuals, browse through vendors, and attend workshops and presentations.

Participants can discover new healing modalities, psychic readings, and meditation techniques. Tickets available at eventbrite.ca and at the door.

SHIFT Shoebox Sessions

On October 28 at 6 pm, Cameron Bennett MacDonald and Becca Griffin will share ghost stories from here and beyond at the Charlottetown Library, 97 Queen St.

The PEI Human Rights Commission is holding informal, drop-in style shoebox sessions on workplace sexual harassment at the Summerside Library on October 7 at 4:30 pm and at the Charlottetown Library on October 15 at 2 pm. These sessions will share key information upfront, followed by time for discussion and questions, while gathering Islanders’ thoughts, concerns, and suggestions to help make PEI safe from workplace sexual harassment.

Island Build Awards

Hilda Ramsay Bursary

Thrilling Tales

Nominations are open for the PEI Canadian Home Builders’Association’s Island Build Awards until October 17.

The Awards recognize excellence in residential construction across PEI. Categories include Best Kitchen Design, Net Zero Ready Home, Best New Home Under 2500/sq feet, Best New Home Over 2500/sq ft, Most Transformative Renovation, Best Branding & Identity, and the Youth Apprentice Award (sponsored by Skills PEI). The Awards Gala will be held at the New London Carriage House on November 7 from 6–9 pm. For tickets, information, and to nominate, visit chba-pei.ca.

SAF’Île AGM

The Société acadienne et francophone de l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard (SAF’Île) will hold its annual general meeting on October 25 at the Cymbria Lions Club in Rustico. The meeting will reflect on the past year, share priorities for the future, and bring the community together to strengthen the vitality of Acadian and Francophone life on PEI. The day will feature the SAF’Île and SSTA Foundation business meetings, a screening, thematic panel, meal, and awards presentation.

SAF’Île will present the Honorary Certificate of Acadian Citizenship to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the community. The meeting will also include elections for Vice-President and Secretary-Treasurer.

The NDP PEI Women’s Committee will award the $500 Hilda Ramsay Bursary to a UPEI or Holland College student who identifies as female and demonstrates a commitment to social activism.

Hilda Ramsay was the first woman to run for the provincial legislature. Apply

by November 1 at ndppei.ca. Info: info@ ndppei.ca or 902-892-1930.

Community fridges

Betty Begg-Brooks of Gifts From The Heart manages three community fridges, located at 10 Maple Hills Ave in Charlottetown, the West Royalty Community Centre, and the Stratford No Frills parking lot. Food donations can be dropped off weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm at the nearest location. Training is provided for new volunteers, with shifts running from 9 am–1 pm or 1–5 pm. Monetary and food donations are also accepted during the week at the Charlottetown office (10 Maple Hills Ave). For after-hours drop-offs, to volunteer, or to register as a client, call Betty at 902-393-0171.

Cochlear implant support

MED-EL will host a cochlear implant information session on October 4 from 11 am to 12 pm at the Holiday Inn, 200 Capital Drive, Charlottetown. The session is for individuals and family members who struggle with hearing aids

and wonder if they may be candidates for a cochlear implant. Participants will learn about candidacy criteria, the latest technology, and the implant process, with audiologists Manuelle Bibeau and Uta Stewart available to answer questions. To register, email manuelle.bibeau@medel.com. From 12 to 2 pm, one-on-one appointments will be available for individuals with MED-EL RONDO or SONNET processors. To book an appointment, email manuelle.bibeau@ medel.com or call 1-819-993-5093.

Substance misuse & addiction presentation

The Canadian Mental Health Association–PEI will give a presentation on substance misuse and addiction at the Charlottetown Library on October 29 at 2 pm. Attendees will earn about resources and supports to better equip themselves and others.

Seniors College registration

Registration for Seniors College is now open to PEI residents aged 50 and over.

For one flat fee, members can enjoy “rolling registration” for three terms of classes from October through May across all three counties. With over 140 courses— including 30 new ones—there is something for everyone, from literature and science to painting and dancing. For more information, visit seniorscollege.ca.

Making Ends Meet

The Summerside Library, 57 Central Street, will host budgeting sessions on October 7 and 21 at 6:30 pm. A guest presenter will cover topics such as managing expenses, making ends meet, and living within one’s means. Participants are asked to bring a hardcover notebook to take notes.

EAL conversation circle

The Immigrant & Refugee Services Association of PEI offers EAL conversation circles for adults on Tuesdays at 6 pm at the Summerside Library, and on Thursdays at 6:30 pm and Saturdays at 10 am at the Charlottetown Library.

Adults looking to practice their English skills are welcome to join for informal conversation. No registration required.

Free Seniors’ Financial Workshops

PEI residents aged 55 and older are invited to attend a series of free workshops designed to help them better understand the federal and provincial benefits they may be eligible for. Nine Seniors’ Financial Workshops will be held in communities across PEI throughout September and October. Seven of the sessions will be half-day events, while two full-day sessions—one in Charlottetown and one in Summerside— will offer additional presentations from Community Legal Information on wills and power of attorney, and Hospice PEI on advanced care planning. Visit 2025 Seniors Financial Workshops at princeedwardisland.ca for the schedule of workshops or to learn more.

ADHD monthly meeting

A monthly discussion about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is held at the Charlottetown Library. The next meeting is October 15 at 7 pm. This is a supportive space where peers can share personal experiences, seek advice on specific topics, or simply connect with others who understand the challenges of living with ADHD.

Lymphedema meetings

The Lymphedema Education and Support Group will resume monthly meetings at Beaconsfield Carriage House in Charlottetown. Upcoming dates are November 9 and January 11 at 12:30 pm.

Facilitated by Rose Goulet, the meetings are open to anyone interested in preventing or living with lymphedema and can be attended in person or online. Info: rlygoulet@yahoo.ca, 902-940-6780

PEI Autistic Adults—Peer Support Group

PEI Autistic Adults is an online and in-person peer-support group for autistic adults and seniors on PEI to talk about autism, share experiences of navigating PEI as autistic adults, and support each other. The website, peiautisticadults.com, has a public blog where members can share their views, a private discussion forum, private chat functionality, and links to their social media. PEI Autistic Adults was started by an autistic senior and currently has over 160 members ranging from students to seniors. Those who wish to participate in the meetings but who do not wish to interact online can email peiautisticadults@gmail.com.

PEI Autistic Adults is not affiliated with any organization.

Seniors Navigator

The Seniors Navigator will be at the Charlottetown Library on October 1, 15, and 29 from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm for drop-in assistance. The program helps seniors access services and programs offered by community organizations and all levels of government.

CFPEI Fall scholarship registration open

Fall scholarship applications for the Community Foundation of PEI (CFPEI) are now open. Students can apply through the scholarship application portal, an easy-to-use system to explore opportunities, track applications, and receive updates. Scholarships of up to $4000 are available, each with specific eligibility requirements across a variety of fields. Applications are due by October 31 at 11:59 pm. Criteria, deadlines, award amounts, and the application portal can all be found at cfpei.ca/scholarships.

Teen Volunteer Club

Teens interested in earning volunteer hours and joining the Teen Volunteer Club at the Charlottetown Library are invited to weekly meetings, held Mondays from 4 to 5 pm in the community kitchen, where members brainstorm and discuss new library programs.

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PEI CARES PEI CARES is hosting their biggest fundraiser of the year, the Fall Fundraiser Concert, on October 27 at Trailside Music Hall in Charlottetown.

Over the past year, PEI CARES (Companion Animal Rescue Education Society) has continued to make a difference for companion animals across the Island.

They are currently fostering cats, kittens, and rabbits in need of safe housing and veterinary care—some of whom are already available for adoption.

In January, they launched their Vet Initiative, with support from select veterinary clinics and Global Pet Foods PEI, to provide $200 of veterinary care each month to two Islanders. This program has helped many families get their animals the necessary medical attention.

PEI CARES’ mission is to assist and advocate for companion animals in need and to educate and build a stronger animal protection movement.

Their work is entirely volunteer-driven and community-funded. Every dollar donated goes directly to food and vet care for the animals in foster care and

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back into the community to support current and future initiatives for animals in need.

Featuring a full evening of music with Craig Fair Productions performing the best of the 70s, 80s, and 90s, the Fall Fundraiser Concert will also include a silent auction and a 50/50 draw.

Doors open at 6:30 pm with showtime at 8 pm. For tickets, email peicares2020@gmail.com (e-transfer accepted) or visit trailside.ca.

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COMMUNITY #2 PEIACSW 50th anniversary

The Prince Edward Island Advisory Council on the Status of Women (PEIACSW) is celebrating 50 years since its formation in 1975. Join them for a free event on October 23 in the Rotary Auditorium at the Charlottetown Library Learning Centre. The Animating Herstory Workshop runs from 1–3 pm, followed by the 50th Anniversary Celebration from 3–5 pm. All are welcome and no pre-registration required.

Info: info@peistatusofwomen.ca, 902-368-4510

PEI Sociable Singles

PEI Sociable Singles is a social group for members aged 50 and over that meets once a week at the Hillsborough Community Centre, 199 Patterson Dr, Charlottetown, on Tuesdays at 7 pm.

This is not a dating group—just friends getting together for meals, outings, screenings, and games—day or night.

Become a trial member and attend any activities for four weeks before deciding to join. After that, the membership fee is paid annually and members can attend as many of activities as they want and have access to the group Facebook page.

Those interested in attending a Tuesday meet-and-greet can contact sociable_singles@yahoo.com

Spooky Walk

A Spooky Walk, presented by the Confederation Centre’s Arts Education and Heritage programs, will take place on November 1 at 6:30 pm at the Centre in Charlottetown. Participants are encouraged to dress as their favourite spooky Island character or folklore creature. Those seeking inspiration can attend a mask-making workshop on October 25. The event is open to all ages.

Register at confederationcentre.com.

Rainbow Youth Club

Members and allies of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community who are looking for new pals and fun times are welcome to join the PEI Rainbow Youth Club at the Summerside Library, 57 Central St. Each meeting provides youth with the opportunity to participate in youth-led discussions and fun activities, complete with opportunities for creativity and self-discovery.

These sessions are led by trained PEERS Alliance staff and volunteers, and include a healthy snack. The Club is open to youth aged 12–18. Youth will not be asked to identify and all are welcome to attend. The next meetings are October 7 and 21 at 6 pm.

Celiac disease workshops

Celiac Canada PEI Chapter and the UPEI Foods and Nutrition Department are hosting workshops with author and celiac expert Shelley Case, RD, on October 15 at McDougall Hall, UPEI. The afternoon session, designed for health professionals, runs from 1–4 pm. The

evening session and question period, from 7–9 pm, is open to the general public. Everyone is welcome to attend either or both sessions. The event will also feature sponsor displays and sales of Case’s book. A modest admission fee applies for each session (free for students). Donations to the PEI Chapter are also appreciated. Follow @PEI Chapter of Celiac Canada on FB or email peiceliacevents@gmail.com for more information.

PEIMHF 2026 Heritage Award nominations open

Nominations are now open for the PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation 2026 Heritage Awards. Submissions will be accepted online at peimuseum.ca until November 28. Info: 902-368-6600

Province seeking public feedback on land use

The government of PEI is seeking public engagement on land use and invites Islanders to share their experiences, priorities, and ideas to help guide how land is used, protected, and developed across PEI. Islanders are encouraged to join conversations on key topics like housing, climate change, coastal protection, farmland preservation, and community infrastructure. The first phase of engagement will run until October 17 and offers several ways for Islanders to share their thoughts and priorities, including an online survey, local pop-up events, sounding boards, and in-person workshop sessions. To participate or learn more, visit peilanduse.ca. Further opportunities to participate in the land use discussion will happen in early 2026.

Talk: Mental Health and Chronic Pain

Cathy Pavlic from the Canadian Mental Health Association will give a talk on mental health and chronic pain at the Summerside Library (57 Central St) on October 7 at 2 pm.

Charlottetown Christmas Parade float entries open

The annual Charlottetown Christmas Parade returns on November 29 at 5 pm.

The City is inviting float entries for this holiday tradition. For details, call 902566-5548, visit charlottetown.ca/parade, or email jedoucette@charlottetown.ca.

French podcast contest for students

The Lance ton balado! contest is back, organized by the Salon du livre de l’Outaouais, the French Embassy in Canada, and Le français pour l’avenir, in collaboration with the Regroupement des éditeurs franco-canadiens, La baladeuse, and Gauvin. This year’s theme, “The voice of forbidden books,” invites youth to explore the mysterious,

sometimes subversive world of censored works throughout history. The contest is free and open to students in grades 7–12 across Canada (Secondary 1–5 and CEGEP 1 in Quebec). Participants can enter solo or in teams of up to three, creating a podcast in French and submitting it by January 16, 2026. Two teams will be declared winners of the contest, one in the French as a second language category and another in the French as a mother tongue category. A final team will be awarded the jury’s favourite prize. A video guide to podcast creation, produced by Marie-Hélène FrenetteAssad of La baladeuse, is available on request for schools and interested youth.

Full details: slo.qc.ca/prix-et-concours/ lance-ton-balado

But First, Let’s Woo podcast

But First, Let’s Woo is an Island-based podcast by a couple of 40-something Islanders in their “woo-woo” era—think tarot cards in one hand and coffee in the other—available on most platforms.

Each episode explores woo-woo topics and practices from an amateur perspective. It’s equal parts silly, informative, and fun. Upcoming episodes include “The nerve-wracking magic of reading Tarot for someone else” (October 10) and “Paranormal confessions: Scary listener ghost stories” (October 24). Follow @ butfirstletswoo on IG, email info@butfirstletswoo.com, or visit butfirstletswoo. com for details.

Kings Playhouse AGM

Kings Playhouse will host its Annual General Meeting on October 30 at the Playhouse, 65 Grafton St, Georgetown. kingsplayhouse.com

Anti-Racism Grants

Applications are open for the 2025–26 Anti-Racism Grants, with a total of $275,000 in funding available. The grant program supports projects that advance anti-racism efforts and benefit racialized and Indigenous communities across PEI. Eligible projects must either promote anti-racism education and awareness, foster community support and capacity-building, or improve organizational governance addressing racism. Examples include delivering seminars, workshops, training, or mentorship programs, promoting social inclusion and reducing barriers in sport, arts and culture, developing and maintaining historical resources highlighting systemic racism in PEI, supporting youth-focused initiatives that strengthen relationships with the criminal justice system, or creating anti-racism policies, strategies, and evaluation tools. Applications will be accepted until October 17 at 11:59 pm. To apply, visit Anti-Racism Grants at princeedwardisland.ca.

The Bog Tours

Step into the historic Charlottetown neighbourhood once home to many Black Islanders. Discover the lives, legacies, and resilience of the Black community that shaped this often-overlooked part of the city. The Bog Tours run until October 25 and offer a meaningful way to

connect with local history. School groups are invited to book free tours Monday through Thursday. Other groups, with up to 25 participants, may take part free of charge on Fridays and Saturdays.

All groups must book in advance by emailing peiblackhistorytour@gmail. com. Individuals are welcome to book ahead or drop in, with admission by suggested donation or pay-what-youcan. Tours run daily at 9 am, 10 am, 11 am, 1 pm, 2 pm, and 3 pm, starting and ending at Beaconsfield Historic House, 2 Kent St, Charlottetown. Admission is by donation/pay-what-you-can.

Book at peiblackhistorytour@gmail. com. This program is funded by the PEI Government Anti-Racism Grant in partnership with the Black Cultural Society of PEI.

Historic guided walking tours

Confederation Centre of the Arts offers historic walking tours of downtown Charlottetown. From the Island’s first inhabitants to Confederation and beyond, these tours offer a blend of Canadian history, cultural landmarks, intriguing facts, and architectural gems.

The tours are led by the Heritage Players, a troupe of enthusiastic guides in period costume who bring history to life. Three tours are on offer. Inside Island History, available until October 30, is a cabaret-style presentation sharing fascinating Island stories. The Historic Great George Tour, available until November 1, explores PEI’s role in shaping Canadian history. The Ghost Tour, available until November 8, led by a mysterious gravedigger, is full of spooky tales from Charlottetown’s haunted past. Each tour is approximately 75 minutes. For the full schedule and to book tickets, visit confederationcentre.com or call 1-800-565-0278.

Breastfeeding information and support meeting

Pregnant individuals and new parents are invited to a breastfeeding information and support meeting on October 28 from 4:30–5:30 pm at Beaconsfield Carriage House, 2 Kent St, Charlottetown. Hosted by accredited leaders of La Leche League PEI, the session will cover topics such as preparing to breastfeed and managing challenges. All are welcome. Follow @lllc. pei on FB for updates. Info: 902-316-2167

Free energy efficiency info sessions for homeowners

The Canadian Home Builders Association is offering free virtual sessions on energy efficiency for homeowners from October to December. Each session explores specific topics to help make homes more comfortable and efficient. Info: chba-pei.ca

Brain Injury Association support group

The Brain Injury Association of PEI meets in Suite 101 at 293 Allen St, Charlottetown. Contact Jo-Ann McInnis at jmmcinnis65@gmail.com for more info.

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Jammin’ for Julian

Fundraiser for Julian Larivee A fundraising variety show will take place on October 5 from 1–4 pm at the Charlottetown Fire Hall in support of Julian Larivee, a Charlottetown teenager with severe autism. Proceeds will go toward critical medical care, seizure management, essential behaviour supports, and family resources.

Musical entertainment will be provided by Adjust the Facts, William McCarthy, Hailee O’Brien, Brothers MacPhee, Teeth Out (unplugged), and The Humanoid Movement with DJ Allycat. The program will also feature a hypnosis demonstration by Mattman, a magic act by Christian Southgate, and stand-up comedy by Britt Campbell, Ryan Gallant, Babin Karki, Liv Howlett, and Rylie Carson.

There will be door prizes, a 50/50 draw, free snacks and drinks while supplies last, and about $1000 in raffle prizes donated by local businesses and artists. Admission is by donation at the door, with free entry for children under 12. Enter at the back entrance and head to the third floor.

Welcome Fall Bonshaw Hall—Oct 26 Bonshaw’s Welcome Fall variety show, a fundraising event for Bonshaw Hall, will be held on October 26 at 2 pm.

The show will feature performances by local talent including Aaron Stevenson & friends, Morgan Palmer, Keith Baglole & friends, and the musical trio of Cam MacDuffee, Greg Gale, and Ben Kunder—a happy collision of comedy, storytelling, and down-home folk music.

Fall bulbs for spring blooms will be gifted to all. Admission is by donation, with free entry for children under 12.

Harvest Harmonies The Barn Floor—Oct 5 On October 5 from 2–4 pm, St. John’s Anglican Church in Crapaud presents Harvest Harmonies on The Barn Floor with Bluestreak. The concert is a fundraiser for the church.

Bluestreak, an award-winning Island acoustic group, blends folk, gospel, country, and bluegrass with guitar, banjo, mandolin, dobro, and stand-up bass. Members include Larry Campbell, Roger Wightman, Marcella Richard, David Blue, and Peter Richards. Their latest album is Rounding Third.

A light lunch will be served at intermission. Admission is by donation, with tax receipts available.

The Barn Floor, a converted cattle barn at Sherren Family Farm (734 Route 13, Crapaud), features a stage, theatre seating, and ample parking.

Mont-Carmel variety show Parish fundraiser—Oct 5 The Coopérative de développement culturel et patrimonial de MontCarmel will present a variety show at the Mont-Carmel Parish Hall on October 5 at 7 pm. The show is a fundraiser for the Notre-Dame-duMont-Carmel Parish and will feature performances by a line up of wellknown local artists.

There will be a 50/50 draw and canteen service will be available.

Admission will be collected at the door for adults and students. The hall is located at 5786 Route 11, opposite the Mont-Carmel Church.

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The PEI Symphony Orchestra (PEISO) opens its 2025–26 season with Re(new) al, a dynamic and visually striking concert on October 26 at 2:30 pm at Confederation Centre of the Arts. Led

by Music Director Jaelem Bhate, the program features a unique percussion quartet concerto—a showcase for four of PEI’s own percussionists who also serve as core members of the PEISO. In a rare and thrilling feature, Michael Gallant, Branden Kelly, Ryan Drew, and Shawn Doiron will step out from the orchestra to perform as soloists in Viet Cuong’s Re(new)al, an innovative work exploring renewable energy through sound. Commissioned in part by a green energy company, Re(new)al uses water-filled glasses, bowed vibraphones, and rotating percussionists to evoke hydro, solar, and wind power—blending the elemental with the orchestral.

“We couldn’t imagine a more powerful way to open our Nouveau season,” says Music Director Jaelem Bhate. “Re(new)al is an audacious, beautiful, and rhythmically hypnotic work—and having it performed by our very own percussionists, who are not only artists but educators and leaders in our community, makes it even more meaningful.”

The featured soloists are wellknown to Island audiences and deeply rooted in the province’s musical life.

Branden Kelly teaches music at Three Oaks Senior High School, while Shawn Doiron leads the music program at Colonel Gray High School. Ryan Drew is a faculty member in the Department of Music at UPEI, and Michael Gallant performs with the PEI Regiment Band.

More details about each artist can be found at peisymphony.com.

The concert’s program is rounded out with music that spans over 300 years and celebrates nature, renewal, and legacy. The afternoon begins with JS Bach’s iconic Toccata and Fugue in D minor, reimagined for orchestra

by Leopold Stokowski, and continues with Canadian composer Jocelyn Morlock’s Oiseaux bleus et sauvages—a vibrant work inspired by the

sounds of wild birds. The concert concludes with the epic cinematic sweep of Ottorino Respighi’s Pines of Rome, featuring surround-sound brass for a fully immersive experience.

Re(new)al is the first of four concerts in the PEISO’s 2025–26 Island Series, themed Nouveau, which draws on the Art Nouveau movement to explore beauty, purpose, and cultural transformation through music.

In an effort to make live orchestral music more accessible to younger audiences, the PEISO is introducing new single ticket pricing for students aged 30 and under and children aged 12 and under. This is an opportunity for families and young music lovers to experience the power of a full symphony orchestra live in concert. Season subscriptions and single tickets are available through the Confederation Centre Box Office. Visit confederationcentre.com, or call 1-902-566-1267 or 1-800-565-0278. For more information about the 2025–26 season, visit peisymphony.com.

Sarah Hagen Mozart for an Autumn Evening: a solo piano recital Join pianist Sarah Hagen at St. Paul’s in Charlottetown on October 3 for an evening of autumnal music flavoured with both cosiness and delightful melancholy. The 75-minute programme will include Mozart’s Sonata K. 280, Bach’s 3rd Keyboard Partita, and colourful music by Finnish composer Oskar Merikanto.

The recipient of the 2025 Music PEI Award for Achievement in Classical Music, Hagen tours across Canada and internationally.

Admission is pay-what-you-will at the door or by e-transfer to sarah@ sarahhagen.com. Doors open at 7 pm, with music at 7:30 pm. For more info, email info@sarahhagen.com or visit sarahhagen.com.

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The Cove Journal by JoDee Samuelson

Music to my ears

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Oh gentle refreshing old-fashioned rain! All night the rain played a steady percussion on the roof, barely audible at first, then a little crescendo—followed by a real drum roll! A calm second verse and a third… a long pause… then back to the beginning.

Some might call it white noise, but it was music to my ears. By morning the clouds had rolled on. That was the end of August and we’ve had no rain since.

It’s been so dry that the crows are eating apples right off the trees. When I went to gather a basketful of juicy red apples from a tree down the road, four crows burst out, almost guiltily. “Eat away,” I told them. “We can share.”

That being said, wild apples are scarce, and applesauce will be a treat rather than a regular part of our diet.

With children tucked away in classrooms and visitors back on the mainland, the Cove has returned to a more natural state and is filled with birds resting on their fall migration.

Chatty terns bob and flutter in tidal pools, semipalmated plovers wade in shallow water or nap on a sandbar.

Along the edge of the incoming tide white-rumped sandpipers line up like customers at a food counter to snatch the minnows and tiny shrimp washed in by the waves.

Although I’ve walked on these sandbars for forty years, I only noticed recently that sandpipers like to stand on one leg. Gulls and blue herons do this too, but sandpipers seem to make a real habit of it. People who study such things suggest that one-leggedness helps conserve body heat—but how is that necessary in this warm weather? Another theory is that one leg tricks fish into thinking that the leg is simply a stick in the water. Or perhaps long skinny legs get tired and need a rest. All plausible explanations,

but I think the answer is that it’s fun to stand on one leg! “Hey watch me! I can stand on one leg!”

While sandpipers and their kin balance on one leg down below, up atop the capes among bayberry bushes and fall asters, summer cottages are readied for winter: lawn furniture tucked away, ladders pulled up, boats turned over, vegetable gardens abandoned. A boarded-up cottage has a bittersweet look of regret and longing as if it misses the sound of children playing, Mom calling the family in for supper, or a guitar being strummed by a campfire... although no campfires this hot dry summer.

Our unnatural weather has meant no grass cutting and that’s been a treat.

But everything needs water. We placed a basin of water on the driveway, with a large rock in the middle of the basin, and watched robins play King of the Castle. No one wants to share that rock: It’s mine, mine! The crows watch suspiciously and hop over for a sip when the coast is clear.

Today the forecast was 59% possibility of rain (who comes up with such a number?) and there were dark clouds all right, just not here in the Cove. But hallelujah! as my mother would say. At sundown it actually started to rain.

It’s raining still and indeed it is music to my ears.

Side note: I would like to thank everyone who came to my book launch. An amazing evening that brought a lot of hippies out of the woodwork. Thank you all!

“Some people feel the rain.

Others just get wet.”

—Bob Marley

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Up West Forest Fest

Celebrate Up West Forest Fest on October 3–4 and join environmental groups from across PEI in Prince County at various locations to explore and honour Western PEI’s unique forest ecosystems. There will be children’s activities, guided nature walks, film screenings, and more.

PEI Untamed with Kate MacQuarrie

Learn, explore, and reconnect with nature at PEI Untamed with Kate MacQuarrie. Upcoming sessions include a Sharing the Field event in Hazelgrove on October 4, a Wildlife Tracks and Signs talk in Milton on October 6, and an Edible and Medicinal Plant walk in Bonshaw on October 11. The Winter Zoom series returns in January. For registration details and new original content each week, visit pei-untamed.com.

October Woodlot Walks

The PEI Woodlot Owners Association (PEIWOA) is hosting free, family-friendly woodlot walks this October.

The events are supported by the Forested Landscape Priority Place (FLPP) program for Species at Risk. To register or request directions, email peiwoodlotowners@ gmail.com. The series kicks off October 4 with a Coastal Forest Walk at Jacques Cartier Park, part of the Up West Forest

Nature PEI Meeting

Nature PEI meetings resume October 7 at Beaconsfield Carriage House, 2 Kent St, Charlottetown. Denis Gallant will present “The Nature of the Rivers of Egmont Bay.” The meeting begins at 7:30 pm, with the talk starting shortly after. Free admission, all are welcome. The event will also be livestreamed on Nature PEI‘s FB page.

Live at the Library: My Favourite Backyard Birds

Donna Martin, a former wildlife technician with a long history of birding, will be sharing insights into PEI’s favourite birds, including where and how to find them. “Live at the Library: My Favourite Backyard Birds“ will be held at the Summerside Library on October 14 at 6:30 pm. Everyone is welcome.

Country Music Festival Weekend of events in Abram-Village—Oct 10 to 12 The 16th edition of the Country Music Festival will be held in AbramVillage from October 10 to 12, featuring three popular events at Village musical acadien.

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The traditional Evening of Legends will kick off the festival on October 10 at 8 pm. This showcase of amateur, semi-professional, and professional performers pays tribute to traditional country stars of the 1960s–1990s, including Merle Haggard, George Jones, Buck Owens, Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn, and many more.

This year’s lineup features Dawson Arsenault, Amy Richard & Tammy Strongman, Crystal Paynter, Herman Marché, Perry Batten, Michel LeBlanc, Nick Arsenault, Shane Arsenault, Lucien Bernard, Joseph Arsenault, and Sandra & Ricky Jones, among others.

They will be backed by a professional house band assembled for the event: Rémi Arsenault, Rodney Arsenault, Keelin Wedge, Danny MacNevin, and Ronnie Burke.

Emcee Debbie RousselleMontgomery will add humour, music, and country-style contests. Past festivals have featured lighthearted competitions such as cock-a-doodling and animal imitations.

Back by popular demand, the Country Boys Tribute Show returns on October 11 at 8:30 pm. “This amazing show sold out last year,” says organizing committee member Raymond Bernard, who recommends purchasing tickets early. The tribute features the music of Alan Jackson, Garth Brooks, Brad Paisley, and George Strait. The group includes Scott Delhunty, Gerald Delhunty, Marc Babin, and Daniel Goguen, accompanied by five other top-ranking musicians.

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Fest, led by naturalist and ecologist Dan McRae (Macphail Woods). On October 11, join Pat and Carol Binns for the Woodlot Owner of the Year Walk.

October 16 features a Riparian Forest Walk at Mooney’s with Mary Finch, Hannah Murnaghan, and Matt Guindon.

A tentative Abegweit First Nations FLPP Walk is set for October 25 at the Sister Trail. Tyrone Paul, Andrew Sark, JulieLynn Zahavich, and Abegweit Elders will share traditional knowledge in collaboration with Parks Canada and the Invasive Species Council. The month wraps up October 28 with a walk at John Keupers’ property in Wood Islands, presented with the Sustainable Forest Alliance (SFA).

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The Country Boys (above) and Jordan LeClair with Wilson, Leo, and Evelyn.

The two evening events are 19+, with a cash bar available.

The festival closes with a Thanksgiving turkey dinner on October 12 at 11:30 am, featuring country-rock singer Jordan LeClair of Miscouche, PEI, performing with his children Wilson, Leo, and Evelyn. With 25 years of experience, LeClair offers a wide repertoire spanning country, southern rock, folk, and East Coast favourites by Stompin’ Tom, Stan Rogers, Great Big Sea, Jimmy Rankin, and more. Meal tickets must be purchased in advance.

Individual tickets and packages are available at villagemusical.ca/shop or by calling Léona Gallant (902-439-7411) or Éric Richard (902-315-2593).

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ACTIVE

The Nature of PEI by Gary Schneider

Mountain ash

Cornwall Run Club

The Cornwall Run Club hosts a social run every Wednesday at 6 pm, covering approximately 5 km. Runners of all skill levels are welcome. The run starts and ends at Village Green Brewery (30 Church St, Cornwall). Follow @ CornwallRunClub on FB.

I love this time of year, whether I’m looking for birds or collecting seed, or—as I recently did—both. An early September trip to the East Point area was full of fall warblers, Bonaparte’s gulls and gannets. It is such a lovely area, and quite lively at any time of year. But perhaps the highlight of the trip was seeing the huge crop of native mountain ash berries on the shrubs along the road.

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The dark orange berries stood out along most roadways in the area. To an inveterate seed collector, they were literally shouting my name, calling to be collected.

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We can often tell something about where a plant is native from the name.

Norway maple and spruce? Yep, Norway. Japanese larch? You got it, Japan. Austrian pine? No question, Austria. In this day and age, though, the actions of our neighbours to the south make me call into question some of our plant names.

The European mountain ash is far more common around the Orwell area and much of the rest of the Island. It was brought over as a domesticated plant and does add colour to the landscape and food for fruit-eating birds in the winter. But in my mind, it is a poor cousin.

Both species have orange berries and both have compound leaves that are alternately placed on the stem. They’re similar, until someone points out the obvious. The berries on the Canadian mountain ash are smaller and a much darker orange. The leaves were a little tricky until Kate MacQuarrie—always the wise teacher—pointed out that if you look at the leaves and they don’t jump out at you as being native, they’re not!

The leaflets on this native mountain ash are long and pointed, while those on the European version are short and more rounded. I guarantee that once you see them together, you won’t have any trouble with their identification.

You may wonder why I’m so enamoured with this mid-sized shrub. In the spring, it is quite attractive, with large, pale flower clusters. The summer leaves are lush and exotic looking. And

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One of our native mountain ashes is generally called American mountain ash for no good reason. When I see it now, I think of it as the lovely Canadian mountain ash, one of the fairest shrubs in the land.

Cycling PEI is hosting a free bike trail ride for seniors, organized in partnership with Rising Tides E-bikes, on October 4 starting from Red Island Cider at 101 Longworth Ave, Charlottetown. This event is open to those aged 60 or older. Participants must already know how to ride a conventional two-wheeled bike. A limited number of 20 e-bikes will be available for riders to borrow. Seniors may also bring their own e-bike or conventional bike to join in the ride. All participants will be given basic e-bike lessons and have a chance to test out and get comfortable with their e-bikes in the parking lot before riding the Confederation Trail up to Royalty Junction and back.

Then enjoy some optional but encouraged post-ride social time at Red Island Cider. Rain date is October 5. Advance registration required. Contact Cycling PEI at info@cyclingpei.org or 902-3684985 for assistance in reserving a spot.

(from top): American (Canadian) mountain ash; American Robin; Northern Flicker

the winter fruit is very special, with the deep orange berries held on dark red stems. But it is the bird life that this plant attracts that made me fall in love with it.

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When there are plentiful crops on the mountain ash, we almost always get to see large flocks of robins, pine grosbeaks, Bohemian waxwings, cedar waxwings, flickers, starlings, and many other species of birds. One of the highlights of helping with the Christmas Bird Counts is seeing huge flocks of these fruit-eating birds, sometimes hundreds at a time. It really is special to be near large, mixed flocks of winter birds, all chattering and flitting from shrub to shrub. Small mammals— everything from squirrels to mice— also make good use of the berries.

Our other native mountain ash species—showy mountain ash—continues to elude me, though there are areas up west where it is supposed to be found. It’s another plant I’m not giving up on finding. If readers happen to come across any, please let me know.

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SALES Church Mouse Thrift Shop

The Church Mouse Thrift Shop (391 Nelson St, Crapaud) holds a sale every Saturday from 9 am–2 pm until the end of October. Each week features new items, including rotating selections of adult and children’s clothing, books, housewares, bedding, small furniture, collectibles, and more. Proceeds go to St. John the Evangelist Church in Crapaud.

Info: 902-658-2995; @stjohnsanglicanchurch on FB

Prince County Hospital Auxiliary Fall Clothing Sale

A gently-used clothing sale in support of the Prince County Hospital (PCH) will be held at the County Fair Mall in Summerside on October 9 and 10 from 10 am–6 pm, and on October 11 from 10 am–3 pm. All proceeds raised go directly to the PCH to purchase new equipment, update existing equipment, and support patient services. This year’s sale has a larger space, more clothing racks, and is well organized. Clothing donations for adults and children, as well as shoes, boots, jewelry, and purses, are still being accepted until the sale. Call Ann Leard at 902-436-0894 to arrange a drop-off location and time, or call Vicki Perry 902-436-3095 to request a pickup (in the Summerside area). The sale is cash only.

There is an ATM in the mall. Follow @ Prince County Hospital Auxiliary on FB for updates.

WoHeLo/QEH Auxiliary Clothing Sale

The WoHeLo/QEH Auxiliary Clothing Sale returns this fall at 144 Dorchester Street in Charlottetown. Conducted by the Special Projects Committee of the QEH Auxiliary, the three-day sale will take place on October 23 from 12–8 pm, October 24 from 10 am–6 pm, and October 25 from 10 am–2 pm. Volunteers from the former WoHeLo Club are collecting gently-used winter clothing, footwear, jewelry, and purses. Proceeds will go toward the QEH NICU, helping the hospital’s smallest and most fragile

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little patients. Shoppers should bring their own bag. An ATM will be available on-site, and only cash purchases will be accepted.

Gifts from the Heart

Gifts from the Heart holds a public thrift sale from 10 am–3 pm on the last Saturday of each month. The next sale is October 25. Proceeds support operating costs. Led by Betty Begg-Brooks and volunteers, the organization provides free food, clothing, furniture, and housewares to low-income families and those facing temporary hardship across PEI. 10 Maple Hills Ave, Charlottetown. giftsfromtheheartinc.com

Clothing Swap + Market

Organization Village & Values is partnering with the City of Charlottetown for Waste Reduction Week by hosting a clothing swap and market at Beaconsfield Carriage House in Charlottetown on October 25 from 11 am–4 pm. Attendees can bring up to five items of clothing to swap absolutely free, enjoy some live music, and support local vendors. Follow @Clothing Swap + Market on FB for updates.

Indoor Sidewalk Sale

Our Lady of the Assumption Parish Centre will host an indoor sidewalk sale on October 25 from 8:30 am–12:30 pm.

The sale will feature used household items, small pieces of furniture and working appliances, jewelry, pottery, pictures, house plants, books, and pumpkins. There will also be a new 50/50 Wheel of Names draw for a food basket.

Complimentary tea and coffee will be provided. Proceeds will go toward the church and property repairs. Everyone is welcome and there is no admission. 145 Stratford Rd, Stratford.

Zion Presbyterian Fall Sale

A fall sale will be held at Zion Presbyterian on October 31 and November 1 from 9 am–1 pm. Shoppers will find a large selection of adult and children’s clothing along with shoes, purses, and jewelry. There will also be a cafe, book sale, and bake sale. Debit and credit cards are accepted. 135 Prince St, Charlottetown.

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Talking from Experiences by Ashleigh Tremere

Fall abundance

I haven’t been to Farm Day in the City since 2022. It may have taken me that long to recover. Sensory-wise, there is a lot going on and that takes real mental effort for me and my daughter who is autistic.

There are sounds and smells from every direction and the streets are crowded with people all out for a wander with no real direction. I was so dazed while leaving last time I basically walked into traffic and I wasn’t the only one. Something about the aimless shuffle through the action didn’t quite leave me in time to realize I was no longer in pedestrian-dominated territory. So I am bearing all this in mind while I prepare to go again.

The music lineup for the day also has some of my local faves included back to back this year. I figure if I need a minute, I’m never far from getting a lyrical reset in a quick minute. Somehow a good sway always realigns me.

The schedule of activities isn’t out for the kids zone yet but I’m assuming it’s ongoing throughout the event. I love the way kids will just immerse themselves with each other. If something looks fun, they’re in and they’ll make a new friend whose name they’ll never ask or need to know.

I’m not sure where the antique tractor display is going to be set up but a few of us in my family will definitely spend more than our fair share of time checking it out. I’m always fascinated by historical farming equipment and happen to have a little collection of things around our property. I hope

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On October 5 from 10 am–4 pm, lower Queen, Victoria Row and Sydney Street will be booming with over 150 local vendors of all kinds. There were so many things I wanted to purchase last time, from delicious produce to pottery. The kids were much smaller then so my hands were as full as my heightened senses and I could never bring myself to try to navigate a stroller through that kind of crowd.

Since that is no longer an issue, I plan to take advantage. The level of skill and abundance this Island possesses with artisans and growers is phenomenal. There is no other place I’d rather see my dollars go than directly back into our community.

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I also think they do a really stellar job of making the street festive with scarecrows and classic Fall display setups.

Great for a sit and some cute photos too. I do hope they get repurposed at other locations after the fact.

I may not have the energy for it every year but this round I am getting excited for. The summer was so hot and busy, I’m fully ready to embrace sweater weather and all things that embody a classic Fall on Prince Edward Island. Mark your calendar and come say “Haaay.”

Summerside Pumpkin Fest Community activities and events—Oct 16 to Nov 2 The 2025 Summerside Pumpkin Festival will run from October 16 to November 2, bringing the community together for more than two weeks of family-friendly fun.

The festival features creative workshops, immersive games, themed evenings, children’s activities, concerts, a night at the museum, and a community brunch.

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songwriting. After taking a break in 2015, Desman returned to the stage in 2022 at the OVO All Canadian North Stars show and in 2023 released his Top 10 radio hit “Maniac.” What followed was a whirlwind of national media coverage, chart climbs, and viral moments that reached hundreds of millions of viewers. He has continued his momentum into 2025 with another multi-format Top 10 hit, “Body” featuring Jamie Fine.

A variety of musical flavours on tap in November

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Allan Rayman November 6 ›› 7 pm Allan Rayman is a Toronto-based artist delivering one project after another, generating over 250 million streams,

Allan Rayman selling out tours in Europe, the US, and Canada, and playing festivals like Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza. His most recent album #1 Girl is a collection of demos, fictionally written and recorded by #1 Girl, whom the listener first met during the intro of The All Allan Hour. Set in 1994, Allan writes the album from her perspective and sings in her tone of voice to the best of his ability.

Matthew Good, known for his introspective lyrics and dynamic performances, will be performing hits from his extensive catalog, spanning both his solo career and his time with the Matthew Good Band. Sharing the stage, I Mother Earth promises a high-octane set filled with their signature blend of psychedelic rock and alternative groove.

The Strumbellas: Into Dust Tour November 17 (all ages)

Shawn Desman with Jamie Fine

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Internationally celebrated artist Jess Moskaluke continues to break barriers in country music with her powerful voice, pop-infused hooks, and sonic versatility. Her new single, “Life For Me,” offers a glimpse into her forthcoming music—elevated, personal, joyful, and full of spirited authenticity—marking an exciting new chapter in her career. The first Canadian female country artist since Shania Twain to achieve Canadian Platinum single status with the hit “Cheap Wine and Cigarettes,” Moskaluke celebrated the 10th anniversary of its release last year with newly reimagined mixes of the fan-favourite track.

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Shawn Desman exploded onto the Canadian music scene in 2002 with his self-titled debut and signature sound and style. Over his career, he has earned a Platinum-selling album, five Platinum-certified singles, multiple chart-topping radio hits, and awards including a JUNO for R&B/Soul Recording of the Year, three MMVAs, and multiple SOCAN Awards for

The Strumbellas’ songs of suffering and celebration date back to their 2012 debut, My Father and the Hunter, and the band has obsessively chased big hooks, group vocal exuberance, and folk-rock propulsion through their breakthrough Hope (2016) and on to Part Time Believer (2024). The JUNO and iHeartRadio Music Award–winning group’s new song, “Hard Lines,” gives listeners an urgent new take on their mix of intimate feelings with stadium folk sounds.

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Spook Organa

Amanda Keeles Harbourfront Theatre—Oct 9

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The association between organ music and Hallowe’en has been a long-standing tradition for many years.

Whether it is phantoms haunting the crypts of the Paris opera house, vampires lurking in cobwebbed castles, or ghostly apparitions eerily floating throughout gothic mansions, such images in classic films are often accompanied by spooky organ music emanating from somewhere beyond those stone walls.

This tradition of scary Hallowe’en music will be celebrated at Trinity United in Summerside on October 26 at 7 pm, when the Royal Canadian College of Organists presents Spook Organa!, an evening of spooky organ music for all ages.

The family-friendly program will feature such classics as “Funeral March of a Marionette” (aka the Alfred Hitchcock Theme), “Toccata & Fugue

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in D minor” (Bach), and “Phantom of the Opera.” Between the musical selections, creepy tales will be told to make the hair stand on end.

Trinity United is located at 90 Spring Street in Summerside. The one-hour program starts at 7 pm.

Admission is by donation. Children 12 and under are asked to bring along a canned good for the food bank. Those who arrive in costume will receive a complimentary treat bag.

The Witching Hour As the veil between worlds grows thin, Luminos Ensemble invites audiences to step into the shadows with The Witching Hour, a spine-tingling choral concert that conjures the mystery, magic, and music of the supernatural. The performance on October 24 at 8 pm at St. Paul’s, 101 Prince Street, Charlottetown, promises an evening of eerie beauty and haunting soundscapes.

Featuring a program that ranges from chilling Renaissance motets by a composer known as The Prince of Darkness to contemporary works that summon the uncanny, The Witching Hour explores stories of witches’ incantations, murderous dolls, and a church deacon who bravely confronts four giant ghost cats, as well as music by Bach, Dave Matthews, and Stevie Wonder.

Audiences will experience everything from ghostly whispers to fiery incantations, all woven together by the artistry and precision of the 16 vocal artists of Luminos Ensemble.

Formed in 2017, Charlottetownbased Luminos Ensemble is an ECMAwinning professional mixed choir

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known for creative and thought-provoking concerts, with a flair for the dramatic.

“Choral music naturally has a mystical power, and as a choir we’ve always enjoyed doing the unexpected,” says Dr. Margot Rejskind, artistic director of Luminos Ensemble. “With The Witching Hour, we wanted to lean into both of those qualities to present a concert that is thrilling, electrifying, and just plain fun.”

Tickets are available at luminosensemble.com. Audience members are encouraged to embrace the spirit of the season by arriving in costume, and can expect an evening where classical mastery meets a touch of the macabre.

Amanda Keeles brings her Can’t Stop Me Now Tour to Harbourfront Theatre in Summerside on October 9 at 7:30 pm.

The Ontario country music artist is known for her powerful vocals and high-energy shows. Keeles was awarded the 2025 FCLMA Country Artist of the Year and has twice taken the top spot in the Canadian Open Country Songwriting Contest.

Blending country with classic rock, Keeles creates a high-energy show with originals, country hits, and classic rock favourites. Her band features Scott Szeryk (lead guitar), Brian McHugh (drums), James Vermue (bass), and Shem Jacob (rhythm/acoustic guitar). harbourfronttheatre.com

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The Stampeders

Celtic Rhythms in Motion Richard Wood’s new series highlights Celtic music and dance

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between fiddler and dancer creates energy and connection.

With eleven albums of award-winning Celtic music, more than three decades on international stages, and a reputation as one of PEI’s cultural ambassadors, Richard Wood has introduced audiences worldwide to the music and spirit of PEI. Advance tickets are available online via rwood.ca. Doors open at 4 pm. The New London Community Complex is located at 10227 Route 6 in New London. For more information, call 902-330-3293.

The Stampeders bring their One More Time tour to Atlantic Canada this fall with stops at Charlottetown’s Confederation Centre of the Arts on October 18 and at Summerside’s Harbourfront Theatre on October 19.

A prominent Canadian rock ’n’ roll band of the 1970s, The Stampeders will perform their classic hits, like “Wild Eyes,” “Carry Me,” “Oh My Lady,” “Devil You,” “Ramona,” “Hit the Road Jack” and, of course, “Sweet City Woman.” A veritable soundtrack to a whole generation, the music will carry listeners back to a time of tie-dyed t-shirts and elevator shoes, 15 cent coffee and homemade apple pie, dating and dreaming.

From 1971 to 1976, The Stampeders toured more extensively in Canada and overseas than any other Canadian group. In 1977, the trio—Rich Dodson (lead guitar), Kim Berly (drums), and Ronnie King (bass)—parted ways,

but reunited, fittingly, at the Calgary Stampede 15 years later in 1992. Since then, they have received SOCAN’s Lifetime Achievement Award, been inducted into the SOCAN Songwriters Hall of Fame five times, and inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame for their seminal 1971 hit “Sweet City Woman.”

In March 2024, just before the Ontario leg of this tour, Ronnie King passed away. In the final days he insisted that his band mates carry on.

Dave Chabot, renowned bassist and long-time friend of the band, who was already scheduled to be on the tour to sit in for Ronnie as needed, was the obvious choice. Still, Ronnie remains a presence at every show, as Rich and Kim share stories from 50-plus years on the road and pay tribute with a retrospective video.

Visit confederationcentre.com and harbourfronttheatre.com for tickets.

Irish Mythen In concert at Kings Playhouse—Oct 17 Kings Playhouse in Georgetown welcomes Irish Mythen to the stage on October 17 at 7:30 pm.

Originally from Ireland and now based in PEI, Mythen is a globally acclaimed artist known for their raw vocal power, magnetic stage presence, and ability to forge deep connections with audiences.

Their album Little Bones propelled them to global recognition, earning a 2020 JUNO Award nomination for Contemporary Roots Album of the Year, seven Music PEI 2020 nominations (including two wins), and the 2020 Canadian Folk Music Award for Solo Artist of the Year.

Irish’s career highlights include performances at iconic venues like the

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Richard Wood

Performances in Charlottetown and Summerside

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Fiddler Richard Wood will headline the launch of a new series that focuses on Celtic cultural traditions on PEI, Richard Wood: Celtic Rhythms in Motion—A Celebration of Island Fiddle & Dance. The inaugural fall event takes place on November 8 at 4:30 pm at the New London Community Complex.

This high-energy performance will bring together six different Island step-dance ensembles and soloists alongside Wood’s Celtic fiddle and bandmates, Brent Chaisson (guitar) and Kimberley Holmes (keyboard).

The series aims to showcase the rich Celtic music and step dancing heritage on Prince Edward Island— where Richard’s career began as a young step dancer performing to live fiddlers.

“This show is about celebrating our [Celtic] culture in its purest form: live fiddle and live dance together,” says Wood. “It’s how I started, and it’s how I want to inspire the next generation to carry it forward.”

This performance reintroduces dancers to the vitality and spontaneity of live music, reviving a centuries-old tradition where the syncopation

Sydney Opera House and Glastonbury Festival. Their music and artistry have been featured in Rolling Stone, Australian Guitar Magazine, cementing their reputation worldwide.

To purchase tickets visit kingsplayhouse.com

The music of others Tribute shows in abundance across PEI this fall

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hits that defined the Eagles’ sound, like “Take It Easy” to the Ava Maria of 1970’s rock, “Desperado.” The evening features Alyssa Harper, Brad Milligan, Carrie MacLellan, and Craig Fair.

songs & stories, performed by seasoned, veteran musicians and friends who are lifelong fans of John Prine.

The show includes a multimedia layer of captivating still pics.

Nick Doneff’s 8th Annual Tribute to John Prine

Echoes: A Night of Gordon Lightfoot

Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown October 10–12 ›› 8 pm

Copper Bottom Brewing, Montague November 1 ›› 7:30 pm

This is a three-night celebration of the songs of John Prine, hosted by Nick Doneff. The show on October 12 is an intimate night of Nick, his guitar, and the songs of John Prine.

Nudie & The Sundowners perform the iconic Gordon Lightfoot songs that have defined generations. From the heartbreaking “If You Could Read My Mind” to the epic “Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald,” the evening promises to be a heartfelt celebration of the man and his songs. The band features lead guitarist Bobby McIsaac, bassist Serge Bernard and host Nudie on vocals and guitar.

Gypsy: Fleetwood Mac Tribute Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown October 17–18 ›› 8 pm The Suits bring the oldies to Summerside

The Suits: Hits from the ‘50s to the ‘80s Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside October 2 ›› 7:30 pm Fans of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, The Temptations, The Beatles, Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel, and Journey will love this high-energy show, featuring smooth choreography, tight harmonies, showmanship, audience interaction, and classic hits like “Oh What a Night,” “My Girl,” “Can’t Buy Me Love,” “Uptown Girl,” and “Don’t Stop Believin’.”

Nice Boys: Guns N’ Roses Tribute

musicians Brady MacDonald, Craig MacDonald, Kyle Cullerton, Deryl Gallant, and Adam Gaudet.

The Funky Monks are PEI’s only Red Hot Chili Peppers tribute band, bringing the funk, the punk, and dangerously low-slung basslines to the stage. Expect high-voltage RHCP hits, deep cuts, and more shirtless chaos than a CrossFit cult in a heatwave.

Take it to the Limit: The Ultimate Eagles Tribue Sobey Family Theatre, Charlottetown October 9 ›› 7:30 pm Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside October 10 ›› 7:30 pm

with The Funky Monks: Tribute to Red Hot Chili Peppers

This premiere Fleetwood Mac tribute band delivers a world-class show featuring the songs that transcend three generations of music fans. Fleetwood Mac’s award-winning album Rumours has sold close to 50 million copies.

Expect fan favourites and more, including Stevie Nicks duets with Don Henley and Tom Petty.

The Fabulously Rich: The Tragically Hip Tribute PEI Brewing Company, Charlottetown October 25 ›› 8 pm

Scott MacAulay Performance Centre, Summerside October 4 ›› 7:30 pm

Nice Boys deliver the GNR catalogue with explosive energy, razor-sharp precision, and the raw attitude that defined late ’80s and early ’90s rock. Expect a no-holds-barred show that channels the fire, swagger, and chaos of classic GNR. The band is made up of seasoned local

Moon Coin Productions presents Vancouver’s Eagles Tribute—Take it to the Limit. Eagles fans will enjoy a live performance as some of Canada’s top musicians and vocalists bring to life classic hits including “Hotel California,” “Heartache Tonight,” “Peaceful Easy Feeling,” “Take It to the Limit,” “Desperado,” “Life in the Fast Lane,” “Take It Easy,” “Lyin’ Eyes,” and more.

The Fabulously Rich pay homage and share their love for The Tragically Hip’s music. Together with the audience, they look to keep the band’s music alive and celebrate the magic that made The Tragically Hip an iconic force in Canadian Music History.

Life in the Fast Lane: A Night of the Eagles

In Spite of Ourselves: A John Prine Tribute

Kings Playhouse, Georgetown Oct 10 ›› 7:30 pm

Kings Playhouse, Georgetown Oct 25 ›› 7:30 pm

Craig Fair Productions presents Life in the Fast Lane: A Night of the Eagles. This tribute promises the harmonies and

In Spite of Ourselves: A John Prine Tribute celebrates the legendary American songwriter with a night

There are many more tribute shows on offer at various venues across PEI. Also almost hear artists, Linda Ronstadt, Bon Jovi, Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash, Luke Combs, Bonnie Raitt, Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins, AC/DC, Black Sabbath & Ozzy Osbourne, ABBA, Taylor Swift, Alan Jackson, Garth Brooks, Brad Paisley, George Straight, Lynrd Skynyrd, and more. Check the Performance Listing pages in The Buzz or our event calendar at buzzpei.com for updates or to find performances of original music.

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PEI RECORDINGS ALBUMS

Shelter From the Storms

Shelter From the Storms reflects on the turbulent times we live in, while celebrating the human ability to navigate through hardship with community, love, and laughter.

Lennie Gallant

SINGLES “Les machines” Aubin pi la S.C.B.

Wildwood The Blossoms

Hope You Feel It Coyote

Coyote recently released the second single and title track of their upcoming EP Hope You Feel It. The EP is Coyote’s first body of work since their ECMAwinning 2014 album, Proof of Life, and is slated for release on October 24 on all major streaming platforms.

Hope You Feel It is a time capsule.

It was recorded in its near entirety with producer Colin Buchanan about a decade ago, then abandoned before it could be released due to the band’s hiatus at that time. To immortalize these songs, which have thus far only lived in the band’s live show, the final touches were applied to the recordings in early 2025, bringing them up to today’s standards and finally allowing them to be heard by listeners at home.

Coyote has since returned to performing and recording—and work has already begun on an entirely new body of work. This month, audiences can catch the band live at Baba’s Lounge in Charlottetown, where they’ll celebrate the release of Hope You Feel It on October 24. Tickets will only be available at the door.

Lennie Gallant has released a new deluxe version of his first Englishlanguage album in seven years. Shelter From the Storms is Gallant’s 16th album to date, and the new 14-track deluxe version includes three new songs available to the public digitally on all major platforms.

A percolating slice of Americana, “Please Wait” offers a fervent prayer to a loved one, as the singer rushes home along the highway so that both of them can rescue themselves, together, from the damages of the past. “It’s about a desperate journey through day and night to confront a dark episode that has never been resolved. Some stories refuse to stay buried and must be dealt with head on before those involved can ever find peace,” says Gallant.

The touching folk song “Uncle Harold” is a captivating tale of a full life lived. It tells the heartrending story about Gallant’s Uncle Harold and Aunt Emma, a fascinating tale of how a former sailor became a bird healer.

“Trust,” a co-write with Chris Ledrew. “‘Trust’ is the elusive and essential element that holds relationships together or allows them to fall apart,”says Gallant.

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PEI trio The Blossoms released their first full album, Wildwood, in September. The album is the follow-up to their popular 2022 Christmas single, “It Snowed All Christmas Day,” which has been streamed in over 50 countries and counting.

Working once again with the label production team from Grant Avenue Studio, they have put together a concise and upbeat collection of 10 original songs, written by their father and co-producer of this project, Wayne Francis.

The Blossoms are sisters Courtney, Caitlin, and Cassie Francis, each taking turns handling lead vocal duties while providing background and harmonies throughout. The vocals were arranged by the album’s co-producer, Amy King.

The songs firmly reside in the folk and roots traditions, with feature tracks such as the straight-ahead folkrock of “Cloud Nine,” the blues shuffle of “Feline Way,” and the rootsy groove propelling “Lay It Down” among the highlights.

Wildwood is available online at waynefrancis.bandcamp.com and on all major streaming platforms.

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Acadian rock ’n’ roll band Aubin pi la S.C.B., from Abram-Village, PEI, released their second single of 2025, “Les machines.” Faster, heavier, and packed with energy, the track is now available on major streaming platforms.

The song dives into gambling, overconfidence, and the bad luck people bring on themselves. With catchy riffs and a raw edge, the S.C.B. proves they are not afraid to go all in.

Keelin Wedge adds fiddle, giving the track a unique punch.“Les machines” was recorded and mixed by Robbie Gallant at the Rec Room Studio in Abram-Village, PEI, and produced by Robbie Gallant and Aubin pi la S.C.B. The music video was produced by Riel Gallant and Aubin pi la S.C.B. and filmed around Prince County.

Winners of the 2025 Prix de l’Acadie (Francophone Artists of the Year in PEI), the band—Riel Gallant (vocals, guitar, harmonica), Shane Arsenault (drums), Dawson Arsenault (bass), and Robbie Gallant (electric guitar)— has built a solid reputation with their high-energy shows and no-nonsense Acadian rock. They plan to release a new album later this year. aubinpilasbc.com

Songs on Fire With Ben Kunder at Trailside Music Hall—Oct 30 Songs on Fire: Live and in the Round, hosted by songwriter and composer Ben Kunder, runs monthly at Trailside Music Hall in Charlottetown.

Each month, Ben is joined by two new guest songwriters to share songs and conversations about the how and why of songwriting. This is a show for the community, where Ben introduces audiences to new artists and invites them to explore process and songwriter secrets.

October’s edition of Songs on Fire takes place on October 30, with guests to be announced. Doors open at 6:30 pm, with showtime at 8 pm. Visit trailside.ca for tickets.

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ONGOING MUSIC ceilidhs, series, sessions...

Blues Jam

The Blues Jam with the Plain Dirty Blues band runs on the last Saturday of each month from 5:30–8 pm at Baba’s Lounge. Upcoming dates are October 25, November 29, and December 27.

Admission is by donation. Follow Plain Dirty Blues Band on FB for updates. 189 Great George St, Charlotteown.

Ceilidh in the City

The 15th season of Ceilidh in the City continues every Wednesday evening at the Jack Blanchard Centre, 7 Pond St, Charlottetown. The air-conditioned venue opens at 6:30 pm, with showtime at 7:30 pm. Admission is cash-only at the door. Upcoming shows are: Salt Water Dollies with Keelin Wedge & Christine Cameron on October 1, a Maritime Kitchen Party with Tip ‘Er Back on October 8, Country Legends with Frank Whitty, Lester MacPherson, and Vernon Smith on October 15, The Belles of the Country with Jolee Patkai and Kim Albert on October 22, a Rock ‘n’ Roll Halloween with The Boys from Phase II (Gerry Hickey and Blaine Murphy) with special guest Todd MacLean on October 29, and The Island’s Finest with Kelley Mooney and Lawrence Maxwell on November 5. Weekly 50/50 draws support local charities. Bar and canteen service is provided by 4S Catering.

Dunstaffnage Ceilidh

Reggae on October 2; Gammons & Knorr on October 9; Chris Corrigan Group on October 16; Teresa Doyle Quintet on October 23; Nico Romero plays Santana on October 30. Admission is by donation.

181 Great George St, Charlottetown.

Schooner Sessions

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

Summerside Kitchen Party

A matinee kitchen party featuring classic country and old rock ‘n’ roll with Back in Tyme (Blair Coughlin, Peter Burke, George MacPhee, Bob Gagnon) is held at the Summerside Legion every Saturday in October, from 2–5 pm. Admission is at the door. 340 Notre Dame St, Summerside.

Sunday Session

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

Trad Night at Village Green An Irish Trad Night is held every Thursday in the taproom at Village Green. Enjoy free, live music from 7–9 pm. Space is limited. Located at 30 Church St in the old post office/dental clinic in Cornwall.

A ceilidh hosted by Road Masters Band with guest entertainers is held at the Dunstaffnage School Centre on the first Sunday of each month (October 5) at 7 pm. There is a 50/50 draw, and tea, coffee, and juice are served at intermission.

Admission is at the door. The venue is wheelchair accessible. 13529 St. Peter’s Rd, Dunstaffnage.

United by Song

Got Blues Matinee

Sobey Family Theatre—Oct 23

Got Blues, led by Chris Roumbanis with friends Mike Robicheau and Alan Dowling, hosts a weekly Saturday matinee from 2–4 pm at the Salvadore Dali Café. Each week, a special guest joins the first set, followed by an electric blues jam in the second. There is no cover charge; they pass the hat. The upcoming performances feature: singer/guitarist/ saxophonist Shirley Jackson (NS) on October 4; singer Theresa Malenfant (NB) on October 11; singer/hamonicist Shrimp Daddy & guitarist Carter Chaplin (NS) on October 18; and a Halloween party with singer/guitarist Mark Haines on October 25. 155 Kent St, Charlottetown.

Island Jazz

Jazz on Thursdays at Baba’s Lounge features top local musicians performing original music, standards, jazz and pop favourites. Each show features a different group and two sets starting at 8 pm. The upcoming lineup includes: Maya Plays

Join United Way of PEI at Sobey Family Theatre in Charlottetown on October 23 at 7:30 pm for United by Song, an evening of stories and songs.

United by Song celebrates community through storytelling and song, bringing to life the stories of Islanders who have triumphed with the help of United Way donor–funded programs.

These stories are transformed into original songs, composed and performed by local artists, and shared live in an evening of resilience, and celebration.

Stories will be told by AinZ Kendrick, Sue Gauthier, and MaryAnn Mills. Songs will be sung by Meaghan Blanchard, Ben Kunder, and Carlie Howell, and special guest performers include Sirens Choir, Jade Robinson & Izzy Serebrov, Julie Pellissier-Lush, Craig Fair, and more.

Tickets are available at confederationcentre.com.

Third season of music podcast begins in October The third season of isletunes, the music podcast that plays nothing but music from Prince Edward Island, begins October 24 with all-new episodes.

Since its premiere in 2023, host Adam-Michael James, a former radio deejay who produces broadcasts for the Charlottetown Islanders hockey franchise on MAX 93.1, has shone an audio spotlight on the full range of music made on PEI, showcasing both contemporary and vintage songwriters—and everything in between.

The podcast also makes a point to feature artists from Black, Mi’kmaq, Francophone, Asian, LGBTQ+, and other Island communities.

The isletunes music library boasts songs from some 400 local performers so far, and the new season will focus on “theme shows,” exploring Island songs from similar genres, such as folk, hip-hop, pop, rock, fiddle, old school, and more. There will also continue to be holiday episodes, and the third season premiere will hone in on brandnew and recently released material.

MUSIC Tunes and Tales singing workshop

Tunes and Tales is offering an eightweek singing workshop for caregivers and their babies up to 12 months old, held every Tuesday at 9:30 am in the Black Box Theatre at The Guild in Charlottetown. The program includes instruction in traditional folk songs as well as opportunities for social connection through music. Each session consists of 30 minutes of coffee and conversation followed by 30 minutes of singing, folk songs, and movement. To register, email tunesandtalltales@gmail.com.

2026 Music PEI Award submissions

Submissions for the 2026 Music PEI Awards are open until October 13, 2025, at 11:59 pm AT. The annual awards celebrate the talent and dedication of Prince Edward Island’s artists and industry professionals, with winners to be announced during Music PEI Week

2026, taking place February 28–March 7, 2026. Submissions are free of charge. An active Music PEI membership is required for most categories, with exceptions including the Lifetime Achievement Award and the Leo Cheverie Community Contributor Award. To apply, visit awards.musicpei.com.

Halloween sing-along with Madame Abbey

Caregivers and their children ages 0–6 can join Madame Abbey and friends for a spook-tacular bilingual music and movement class at The Nest on October 26 at 10 am or 11:30 am. This playful adventure is all about bonding through music, singing, and movement—with a sprinkling of French music too. Together, caregivers and their little ones will explore Halloween songs, silly dances, and interactive activities that are spooky (but not scary). Each class will be 45 minutes and is an interactive experience that strengthens connection, encourages language development, and fills the room with joy. Costumes are encouraged, and each class will end with a bubble dance party. Pre-registration is required at thenestpei.com/drop-in. 95 Capital Dr, Charlottetown.

Informal jam session

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The next jam sessions for adults at the Summerside Library (57 Central St) will be held on October 27 at 6:30 pm. Bring an instrument or borrow one from the library and join other musicians for an informal evening of playing music.

Ray Bonneville Live at Copper Bottom Brewing—Oct 4

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As always, James will provide information and trivia about the songwriters and their songs, plus deliver details from the Island’s bygone days with his “This Week in PEI History” segments. A big attraction of the show is its regular exclusive interviews with Island artists. Performers who have sat for the isletunes microphones include Lennie Gallant, Scott Parsons, Julie Pellissier-Lush, The Umbrella Collective, Gordon Belsher, and Kelley Mooney.

In 2024, isletunes was nominated for a PEI Arts Award.

For the podcast’s 100th installment in November, plans are underway for a live episode at Trailside Music Hall in Charlottetown. The event will be a fundraiser for a charity to be determined. Musicians Todd MacLean and Julia Robichaud have already signed on for the event; more details will be announced soon.

James encourages listeners to send recordings of themselves saying Island catchphrases—PEI expressions that always open episodes—to amj@isletunes.ca. Suggestions and requests can be sent to that address as well, and also to the show’s social media accounts.

All episodes are available on Spotify, YouTube, and other major podcast platforms.

Copper Bottom presents JUNO Award-winner Ray Bonneville live in Montague on October 4 at 7:30 pm.

Bonneville, often called a “song and groove man,” will be sharing his stripped-down bluesy Americana built on rich guitar and harmonica lines over spare but spunky rhythms.

Bonneville recorded his first album, On the Main, in 1992. He’s since released nine albums, earned wide critical and popular acclaim, and won an enthusiastic following in the US, Canada, and Europe. His awards include a JUNO, the International Folk Alliance’s 2009 Song of the Year

Award, number one on Folk Radio’s list of most-played songs of 2008, and a win in the solo/duet category in the Blues Foundation’s International Blues Challenge.

He’s been covered by Jennifer Warnes, Ronnie Hawkins (“Foolish”), and Slaid Cleaves (“Run Jolee Run”), he’s shared the bill with blues heavyweights Muddy Waters, B.B. King, Dr. John, J.J. Cale, and Robert Cray, and he’s guested on albums by Mary Gauthier, Gurf Morlix, Eliza Gilkyson, Ray Wylie Hubbard, and more.

Tickets are available online at copperbottombrewing.com.

Black Umfolosi Harbourfront Theatre in November Zimbabwean cultural ambassadors Black Umfolosi, celebrated for their vibrant energy, intricate harmonies, and traditional Southern African rhythms, bring their world-renowned music and dance to Summerside’s Harbourfront Theatre on November 8 at 7:30 pm.

Formed in 1982, the group takes its name from the Umfolozi Omnyama River in South Africa, where their ancestors can be traced. For over four decades, they have toured the globe, becoming favourites with audiences of all ages and cultures thanks to their natural ability to connect through music, passion, and storytelling.

Their shows combine powerful a cappella singing with choreography ranging from subtle, graceful movements to exuberant stomping and leaping. A highlight of their performances

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is the famous Gumboot Dance, a traditional style from Southern Africa’s mining communities.

Black Umfolosi’s performances are more than concerts—they’re cultural celebrations that showcase the beauty, strength, and spirit of Africa.

Visit harbourfronttheatre.com to purchase tickets.

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Island Jubilee

Gathering tradition

Little Middle Fiddle Festival at Glenaladale—Nov 1

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Season IV premiere at Florence Simmons—Oct 26

Janet McGarry, Serge Bernard, and The Jubilee All-Stars

The Island Jubilee Old Time Radio Music Show returns to the Florence Simmons Performance Hall in Charlottetown for its fourth season premiere on October 26 at 2 pm. The event will feature PEI singer-songwriters Brooke MacArthur and Lawrence Maxwell, step dancer Janelle Banks, and the Jubilee All Stars.

Brooke MacArthur is quickly making waves in Canada’s country music landscape. Her growing catalogue includes a standout duet with Lawrence Maxwell, a track that earned heavy rotation on SiriusXM’s Top of the Country. Brooke recently unveiled the single “Bittersweet Surprise,” co-written with Nashville hitmaker Dylan Guthro (Walker Hayes, Dan+Shay).

Lawrence Maxwell’s latest album, Ballad of Miles (2022), was nominated for seven Music PEI Awards, and in 2024, he received Music PEI’s Entertainer of the Year Award. His songs have aired on SiriusXM, Country Hits Radio UK, and CBC’s Q, with “Blackout Curtain” reaching #1 on the Canadian Indie Country Countdown.

Step dancer Janelle Banks will be taking the stage to open the fourth season. Hailing from Springvale, PEI, Janelle is a decorated champion with over two decades of dance

Something More...

New monthly concert series at Beaconsfield Carriage House Something More… with host Oscar Kempe is held monthly at Beaconsfield Carriage House in Charlottetown. The next events take place on October 26 and November 30 at 8:45 pm. Doors open at 8:30 pm.

Something More… promotes self-compassion and kindness. The

experience. Throughout her career, she has competed at top events across Canada, including at the World Cup in Quebec—and in Walt Disney World’s celebrated Magic Kingdom parade.

Step back in time with the Island Jubilee Old Time Radio Music Show—a celebration of classic country music that captures the magic of the golden age of radio. Co-hosted

by Janet McGarry and Serge Bernard, this lively program showcases the Jubilee All-Stars: Thomas Webb on steel guitar, Bobby McIsaac on acoustic and electric guitar, Johnny Ross on piano, Jason Burbine on bass, and Courtney Hogan-Chandler on fiddle.

Together, they transport audiences to the roots of country music, paying tribute to legendary radio programs like the Louisiana Hayride, Jamboree USA from WWVA Wheeling, and Nashville’s world-famous Grand Ole Opry. Every performance is emceed by country music radio legend Randy Geddes and recorded live for broadcast on Tantramar 107.9FM CFTA. Listeners can also enjoy past shows anytime at tantramarfm.ca.

Visit islandjubilee.com for updates and follow on FB. Tickets are available at ticketpro.ca, in person at the box office, or by phone at 1-888-311-9090.

event is designed to provide a sensory-friendly listening experience.

Oscar writes modern existential folk music with a rotating palette of guitar, banjo, and piano. His lyrics invite the listener to dream of a future where people are kinder to themselves and each other.

The music is performed at a comfortable volume with no flashing lights. Coffee and tea are included in the price of admission, and these are alcohol-free events.

Purchase tickets at the door with cash or in advance via ko-fi.com/ oscarkempe. There is free parking at 11 Kent Street (government office lot).

When fiddlers gather, fun is inevitable.

Now picture 50 fiddlers, jam sessions, concerts, great food, dancing, and cheerful people. Prince Edward Island is crawling with fiddlers, and a brand new festival is giving them all a chance to play on November 1 for the Little Middle Fiddle Festival, happening at the Glenaladale Estate and Tracadie Community Centre from 10 am–10 pm.

The festival will celebrate the abundance of fiddling tradition on PEI, with familiar Island favourites, as well as a number of talented performers whom even fiddling fanatics may not have seen before.

The day will begin at 10 am with another edition of The Listeners’ Room series in the beautifully restored Schoolhouse at Glenaladale, an intimate 50-seat venue with glorious acoustics. The series has presented a variety of music genres over the past year. This special event will feature fiddlers Rowen Gallant, Ray Knorr, Romy Munkres, Karine Gallant, and Rannie MacLellan.

Following the Listeners’ Room, participants are invited to grab their own fiddles and join in for a Fiddlers’

Brunch and Jam Session from 12–2:30 pm, led by local fiddling favourites and food offerings by Chef Robert Pendergast.

At 3 pm, the festival moves five minutes down the road to the Tracadie Community Centre for the 50 Fiddles Concert. Featuring solos, duos, trios, and group numbers, the concert will follow the Island tradition of “everybody plays.” Roaming fiddlers are invited to sign up and perform.

A house band will be available for accompaniment, anchored by PEI’s own Richard Wood on piano. The concert will close with ensemble numbers with all the fiddlers in attendance.

Following supper at the Centre, the festival will move back to the Schoolhouse at Glenaladale for square dancing and open jam sessions. Three separate spaces will host the evening’s activities.

Tickets are available for the Listeners’ Room and the 50 Fiddles Concert by calling 902-394-6131 or emailing glenaladalepei@gmail.com.

Fiddlers interested in participating may register by calling 902-314-7950.

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Guy Davis

Aging Disgracefully Blues-rock listening party at The Guild—Nov 1

Mango Street Trio

West River United— Oct 5

Single release show at Beaconsfield—Oct 18

West River United will host a lively concert and ceilidh with Tip Er Back on October 5, from 7–9 pm at 10 Church Street, Cornwall. The evening will feature Clive Currie, Alan Betts, and Wade Murray, joined by Darlene Bradley and fiddler Steve Perry.

Tickets are available at the door or through the church office at 902-213-6857.

Carols & Comedy With Bruce, Kendra and Boomer Together Again for Christmas: Carols & Comedy, featuring Bruce Rainnie, Kendra MacGillivray, and Kevin “Boomer” Gallant, will be held at St. Francis of Assisi in Cornwall on November 29 at 7 pm and November 30 at 2 pm.

Tickets are available now by calling Karen at 902-393-6286, Alice at 902-218-3767, or Rosalind at 902-3935035, and may be paid by e-transfer to officemygs@gmail.com, cash, or a cheque to St. Francis of Assisi Parish.

Mango Street Trio is celebrating the release of their second single, “Enjoy My Finger Almond Boy,” with an allages show at Beaconsfield Carriage House in Charlottetown on October 18.

Joining C.Ruth and Mango Street Trio on the lineup are Kay Em, Lxvndr, and Patience.

Doors open at 6 pm. Admission is by a suggested donation at the door or pay-what-you-can.

A Celtic Christmas Ross Family at Red Shores in November The Ross Family will perform A Celtic Christmas at Top of the Park Restaurant at Red Shores Racetrack & Casino in Charlottetown on November 21.

Guests can celebrate the holiday season and enjoy a three-course meal, starting at 6:30 pm, while listening to the tunes.

Tickets are available by calling 902620-4264 or visiting redshores.ca.

JOSEPH A ROSEN

Tip Er Back

Karen Pyra and Mike Elliott

Musician, author, and actor Guy Davis will be live at Trailside Music Hall in Charlottetown on November 20 at 8 pm and at Copper Bottom in Montague on November 21 at 7:30 pm.

Davis may be a Renaissance man, but the blues remain his first and greatest love. He has earned acclaim for his deft acoustic playing, his well-traveled voice, and his literate yet highly accessible songwriting.

Davis’ much-praised 1995 debut, Stomp Down Rider on Red House Records, marked the arrival of a major talent. He’s barely rested since, taking his music to television (Conan O’Brien,

David Letterman) and radio (A Prairie Home Companion, Mountain Stage, World Cafe, E-Town), as well as performing at theatres and festivals all over the world.

Growing up in a family of artists—his parents were Ruby Dee and Ossie Davis—he fell under the spell of Blind Willie McTell and Fats Waller at an early age. He went on to star OffBroadway as Robert Johnson in Robert Johnson: Trick The Devil, winning the Blues Foundation’s Keeping the Blues Alive Award. trailside.ca copperbottombrewing.com

Matt Minglewood In concert at Harbourfront Theatre—Oct 24 Matt Minglewood brings his fiery mix of rock, blues, and country to Summerside’s Harbourfront Theatre on October 24 at 7:30 pm. Known for his electrifying stage presence and heartfelt storytelling, Minglewood delivers concerts that are more than performances—they’re cultural celebrations of Maritime heritage and spirit.

Born in Moncton, New Brunswick and raised in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Minglewood’s roots run deep in the Maritimes. His music reflects those influences, blending grit and soul into a sound that has captivated audiences across Canada and beyond for decades. With a career spanning more than 50 years, he remains one of the country’s most enduring and respected performers.

Whether belting out rock anthems, grooving through blues numbers, or

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Disgracefully is about making music that reflects who we are now, not who we used to be. It’s a celebration of resilience, humour, heartbreak, and joy that only comes with living fully and refusing to fade quietly.”

Tickets are available now at theguildpei.com. agingdisgracefullyduo.com

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Since releasing their first album in March 2025, Aging Disgracefully has been making waves with their fearless, authentic songwriting and upbeat blues-rock style. Now, the award-winning duo—Karen Pyra and Mike Elliott—are bringing their electrifying sound to The Guild in Charlottetown for a listening party on November 1 from 7:30–9:30 pm.

Aging Disgracefully’s music blends gritty blues, soulful storytelling, Americana roots, and a twist of rock energy. Their debut album Shatter the Mirror was hailed by FV Music Blog for its “exquisite musicianship, attention-demanding riffs and emotive vocal performances.”

This special evening invites audiences to kick back and experience the songs—and the stories behind them—performed live by Karen and Mike joined by a full band of friends. Fans will also get a sneak peek at new music planned for release next year.

Park Corner, PEI resident Karen Pyra shares the duo’s mission: “We believe the second half of life is rich with stories that deserve to be sung, not as nostalgia, but as truth. We don’t hear much of that in our youth-obsessed music industry of today. Aging

Live at Trailside and Copper Bottom in November

weaving in country-tinged ballads, Minglewood’s versatility and raw authenticity continue to leave a lasting mark on Canadian music.

Visit harbourfronttheatre.com to purchase tickets.

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Anniversary concert

Music Arcade by Dennis Ellsworth

Gizmo

JUSTIN RIX

Celebrating 200 years at the Kirk—Oct 18

(L–R): Daniel Hartinger, Julien Kitson, and Spencer Swaine (missing: Patrick Stephen)

Gizmo formed in Charlottetown in 2021. The band is Julien Kitson, Patrick Stephen, Spencer Swaine, and Daniel Hartinger. They are inspired by ‘70s power-pop, ‘80s college rock, and the ‘90s American slacker bands and their East Coast Canadian contemporaries. Think Guided by Voices, Silver Jews, Pavement, Teenage Fanclub, Big Star, Superfriendz, Thrush Hermit, and REM. They all share some kind of responsibility for Gizmo’s catchy sound. I hear faint traces of The Pursuit of Happiness, and regardless of their influences, they breathe new life into these vintage sounds and styles.

The debut four-song EP, Buddy System, was released in August 2023. It was a glimpse of a band with endless promise. From there, they signed a publishing deal with CYMBA Music Publishing and between 2022 and 2025, they never stopped writing and refining new material. The songs came together in rehearsal and found their place in their frenetic live shows.

Where the first EP was predominantly written by Julien, the new songs were born collectively.

Early on, they toured and put some time in on the road and as a result, their fanbase developed. Not that long ago, they joined Wintersleep for their show at the legendary East Coast venue, Shore Club in Hubbards, Nova Scotia. Deservedly, they have been riding some highs and they’ve carried it all into their new album.

In February 2025, they set up at The Hall in Great Village, Nova Scotia with Alex Edkins (METZ, Weird Nightmare) and Loel Campbell (Wintersleep). They

spent eight very full days working on a new album. They slept at the studio and dedicated themselves to the process of making something great.

The ten tracks are structurally ambitious, power-pop songs with plenty of unexpected twists and turns. It’s very impressive how they’ve worked so many hooks and earworms in there in such a confident and finessed way. Edkins and Campbell produced, engineered, and mixed the record, while Greg Obis (Stuck, Clearance) at Chicago Mastering Service provided the finishing touches.

The lyrics on the record take a stream-of-consciousness, observational approach to themes of heartache and coming of age, all topped off by a whip-smart deployment of non sequiturs, inside jokes, and Maritime colloquialisms. While they aren’t entirely sure when this album will come out, they are hoping it will be sometime in the first half of 2026. They are excited to release this record, however, they plan to take their time and try to attract business partners for elevated results.

While we wait, they’ll be on the road playing more shows.

On October 1, they’ll begin a nineshow tour that will take them through Ottawa, Montreal, Toronto, Brantford, Hamilton, Kitchener, London, Dartmouth, and finishing at Sportsman’s in Charlottetown on October 11. Their stops in Toronto and Dartmouth are both part of new music festivals, Project Nowhere (TO) and Nowadays Fest (NS).

Keep your eyes and ears open for Gizmo.

Located on the corner of Pownal and Fitzroy in Charlottetown, the Kirk is known for its music. With a ceiling designed by William Critchlow Harris, the space offers sublime acoustics for both instrumental and vocal music, and frequently hosts concerts and touring choirs. On October 18, the Kirk presents 1825: A 200th Anniversary Celebration Variety Concert, a Saturday evening program that reflects the music, songs, and entertainment the people of Charlottetown would have known and enjoyed in 1825.

The concert begins at 7 pm with popular 1825 offerings drawn from the members of the Kirk Choir and its choral scholars, soloists Tara MacEachern, Ian Soloman, Sung Ha Shin-Bouey, and Stephen Bouey, the fiddle talents of Rowen Gallant, and step dancing with Jennifer Carson.

Keeping with Island tradition, a reception in the Upper Hall will follow the concert for anyone who wants to enjoy some of the baking by the Kirk bakers. Admission is by free will donation (tap will also be available).

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DANCE PARTIES

Live at Trailside

Madison Violet October 8 ›› 8 pm

A selection of music shows in October

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The first event in The Guild’s late-night Guildy Pleasures Series takes place on October 17. It features a live DJ, local drag royalty, and a dance floor in the Black Box Theatre from 9 pm–1 am.

Admission is cash only at the door, with a pay-what-you-can option available. This is a 19+ event. 111 Queen St, Charlottetown

Absolute Losers celebrate the release of their new album on October 4

Calling All Captains

PEI post-punk rock trio Absolute Losers will celebrate their latest album In the Crowd. Joining them for the show are Green Eyes, Witch Hands.

Formed in Charlottetown in 2019, Absolute Losers are Josh Langille (guitar, vocals), Sam Langille (bass, vocals), and Daniel Hartinger (drums, vocals). Their music blends catchy pop, wiry guitar, intricate bass, and layered vocals, drawing on 70s postpunk influences such as Gang of Four and Talking Heads. They released their debut album At the Mall in 2023.

with Violet Night and Customer Service October 2 ›› 8 pm

KARAOKE

Lunchbox Karaoke with Jay & Grace on October 9 & 23 (12–1 pm). 111Queen St, Charlottetown.

Montague Legion

Fridays (8 pm) with Gloria. 15 Douses Rd, Montague.

North Rustico Lions Club

Oct 3 & 17 (8 pm) with Len Skinner. 17 Timber Ln, North Rustico.

Razzy’s Roadhouse

Oct 11 (8 pm) with Jack Day. 161 St. Peters Rd, Charlottetown.

Summerside Legion

Thursdays (7:30 pm) with Lesa Coughlin.

340 Notre Dame St, Summerside.

Razzy’s Roadhouse

Oct 11 (8 pm) with Jack Day. 161 St. Peters Rd, Charlottetown.

They’ve been labelled everything from pop-punk to emo to post-hardcore, but Calling All Captains cover all of that and more on their new collection (e) motion sickness.

Born and based in the suburbs of Edmonton, Alberta, the band has earned accolades in recent years with a string of increasingly potent releases and relentless approach to touring.

They’ve headlined cross-Canada treks, shared stages with the likes of The Offspring, Pierce the Veil, Billy Talent, and Our Lady Peace, and performed high-profile festivals from the eclectic Electric Love to the Vans Warped Tour—all propelling them to new plateaus on an impressive career trajectory. In fact, Calling All Captains were just dubbed one of the five acts shaping Canadian pop-punk by the CBC.

Absolute Losers album release with Green Eyes, Witch Hands October 4 ›› 8 pm

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The Guild

Calling All Captains

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October 5 ›› 8 pm

Mondays (10 pm). 181 Great George St, Charlottetown.

Thursdays (10 pm) with Jack Day. 189 Kent St, Charlottetown.

October 22 ›› 8 pm

Daniel James McFadyen

Baba’s Lounge

The Factory

Jesse Roper

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The viral TSwift Dance Party presents Tour of a Showgirl, a Taylor Swift–inspired dance party at the PEI Brewing Company in Charlottetown on October 24 at 8 pm.

Expect a room full of fellow Swifties scream-singing to Taylor Swift hits and deep cuts, and dancing through all of her iconic Eras, including the new Life of a Showgirl. Costumes and signs are welcome and encouraged, but for security reasons, avoid anything bulky. This is a 19+ event. A portion of every ticket sold goes to local charities. TSwift Dance Party Canada is run by Swifties, for Swifties.

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TSwift Dance Party

Madison Violet is a Canadian JUNO Award-nominated musical duo, consisting of Lisa MacIsaac and Brenley MacEachern. The pair, who grew up on rural Cape Breton Island, came together musically in the late 1990s over many evenings in Brenley’s grandmother’s kitchen, which was always bursting with food, family, friends, and instruments.

Influenced by their Maritime heritage, the East Coast musicians began creating music rooted in their past, yet layered with contemporary and modern elements. Their sound weaves together folk, pop, indie, bluegrass, and country.

Indie-folk artist Daniel James McFadyen continues to evolve with his latest single, “Landmine,” the first release from his 2025 album. Recorded with close friends in a rented cabin on British Columbia’s Shuswap Lake, the song captures a raw, Americanainspired sound, adding new depth to his work.

Known for his interactive shows, McFadyen’s tours across Canada have sold out venues like Toronto’s Great Hall and Halifax’s Marquee Ballroom, drawing fans into his vivid storytelling and charismatic performances.

Based in Victoria, BC, Jesse Roper is a blues/Americana artist with a penchant for modern, indie-infused blues and delivering live performances driven by his virtuosic guitar playing.

His innate and impressive musical talent has served him well, giving him the flexibility to play with Booker T. Jones, Colin James, Beth Hart, and Burton Cummings. The stage has been Roper’s home ever since he overcame crippling stage fright in his early twenties. Fear is a part of Roper’s past that barely seems real today—especially witnessing the in-concert image of him on a six-string, hair matted to his face, tearing up the stage without a hint of second-guessing.

Trailside Music Hall is located at 155 Kent Street in Charlottetown.

Showtimes are 8 pm, with doors opening at 6:30 pm. For tickets and info visit trailside.ca or call 367-3311.

LIVE MUSIC bars, lounges, pubs, cafés...

Albert & Crown Pub

Bruce & Robert Jones (Oct 3 @6 pm); Crystal Paynter & Cory Gallant (4/24 @7 pm); Blair Gaudet (10 @6 pm); Fisher Kings (11 @8 pm); Floyd Gaudet (17 @6 pm); DanaLee Veniot (18 @7 pm). 480 Main St, Alberton.

Baba’s Lounge

Fridays & Saturdays (10 pm): DJs Chris Skinner, Ryskie, D-Rock, Jezza (Oct 3); East Coast Emo Night (4); Riptyde (10); Burry, Dazey, and a Drag Show (11); Liz Fagan, Dazey, Green Eyes Witch Hands (17); The Devil’s Punchbowl (18); Coyote (24); Blues Jam with Plain Dirty Blues (25 @5 pm); Arsoniste (25 @10 pm); DJ Dex (31). Open Mic with KINLEY on Wednesdays (9 pm). Island Jazz on Thursdays (8 pm). 181 Great George St, Charlottetown.

Bogside Brewing

Fridays & Saturdays (6:30–9:30 pm): sold out event (Oct 3); Michael Segway (4): Barry O’Brien (10); Adam Milliken of Hey Jack Acoustic (11); Billy White (17); Brian Dunn (18); Marvin Birt (24); Ryan Merry (25). 11 Brook St, Montague.

The Cave at The Factory

Live DJ on Saturdays: DJ Purdy (Oct 4); TBA (11/18/25). 189 Kent St, Charlottetown.

Charlottetown Beer Garden

Nick Earle with The Royal North (Oct 2); Quittin Time with Brad & Brooke (18).

185 Kent St, Charlottetown.

Charlottetown Legion

Saturdays (9:30 pm–12:30 am): Wrecking Crew (Oct 4); Gypsy Soul (11); The Rustlers (18th); Kim Albert (25). 99 Pownal St, Charlottetown.

Evermoore Brewing

Tuesdays (6–8 pm): Nick Doneff (Oct 7); Alyssa Harper (14); Ian McCarville (21); Lawrence Maxwell (28). Irish Traditional Session with Geoff Charlton on Saturdays (1:30–4 pm). 192 Water St, Summerside.

The Factory

Kim Albert & Faces (Oct 24 @6 pm). Live DJ on Fridays & Saturdays (11 pm): Derek (Oct 3/17/25/31); Douce (4/10/24); METHoD (11/18). Country Night Line Dancing with JJ on Fridays (10 pm). 189 Kent St, Charlottetown.

Gahan House

Adam MacGregor (10 @9 pm); Matthew Hannah (17 @9 pm); Nathan Carragher (24 @9 pm). 126 Sydney St, Charlottetown.

The Hub Lounge

Dan Paynter (Oct 4 @1 pm); Nathan Carragher (11 @1 pm); Ashley Gorman (18 @2 pm). Andersons Creek Golf Club, 68 North Rd, Stanley Bridge.

Hunter’s Ale House

Wednesday, Thursday & Friday (11 pm): Three Rivers Trio (Oct 3); Brad & Kinger (9); Main Street Bullies (10); Magic 93 Band (11); Don & Laura (16); Neon Country (17); Magnolia (18); The VLTs (24); Magic 93 Band (25); Mat & Adam (30). Open Mic with Travis on Mondays (10 pm). Corner of Kent & Prince Sts, Charlottetown.

Lone Oak Brewing Co

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Trivia & Tunes (30 @7 pm); Wannabeez Halloween Bash (31 @10 pm). 132 Sydney St, Charlottetown.

The Old Triangle

Friday & Saturday (8–11 pm). Schooner Session with Mark Douglas and friends on Thursdays (7–10 pm). Sunday Session with Roy Johnstone on Sundays (2–4 pm).

189 Great George St, Charlottetown.

PEI Brewing Company

Fridays (4–7 pm): Brian Dunn (Oct 3); Bothers MacPhee (10); Lawrence Maxwell (17); Fraser McCallum (24); Ethan MacPhee (31). 96 Kensington Rd, Charlottetown.

Razzy’s Roadhouse

Fridays (6–9 pm): Kevin Arthur (3); Rod & Blake Duo (10); Brian Dunn (17); Margarita Wayne (24). 161 St. Peters Rd, Charlottetown.

RCAF Wing Summerside

Saturdays (1–3 pm): Blu Robin (11); Fraser McCallum (18); Roland Beaulieu (25). 103 Abegweit Blvd, Borden-Carleton.

Fridays (7–9 pm), Saturdays (9 pm) & Sundays (2–5 pm). 329 North Market St, Summerside.

Montague Legion

Slaymaker & Nichols

Trevor Wade (Oct 4 @4 pm); Travis LaPointe (11 @8 pm). 15 Douses Rd, Montague.

Nick Gauthier on Fridays & Sundays (2–5 pm). 82 Fitzroy St, Charlottetown.

North Rustico Lions Club

Johnny G and the Legionaires on Fridays (8 pm). Back in Tyme on Saturdays (2–5 pm). 340 Notre Dame St, Summerside.

Saturdays (8 pm); The Rod & Blake Duo (Oct 4); TBA (11); Gypsy Soul (18); Kenny Pearl & The Oysters (25); Halloween Dance with Kim Albert (31 *Fri @9 pm).

Jam Night on Tuesdays (7 pm start). 17 Timber Ln, North Rustico.

Olde Dublin Pub

Gordon Belsher (Oct 1 @1 pm); Richie & Trevor (1 @7 pm); Vintage 2.0 (2 @8 pm); Allison Blacquiere (3 @12 pm); Reed MacGregor (3 @6 pm); Adam MacGregor & The Foes (3 @10 pm); Carter MacLellan (4 @6 pm); Crimson Clay (4 @10 pm); Gordon Belsher & Courtney Hogan Chandler (5 @6 pm); Lawrence Maxwell (6 @7 pm); Dan Doiron (7 @12 pm); Robbie Doherty (7 @7 pm); Allison Blacquiere (8 @12 pm); Richie & Trevor (8 @7 pm); Dino & Judy (9 @1 pm); Vintage 2.0 (9 @8 pm); Brian Dunn (10 @6 pm); Boney Oaks (10 @10 pm); Marvin Birt (11 @6 pm); Neon Country (11 @10 pm); Gordon Belsher & Courtney Hogan Chandler (12 @1 pm); Lawrence Maxwell (13 @7 pm); Gordie Belsher (14 @12 pm); Robbie Doherty (14 @7 pm); Dan Doiron (15 @1 pm); Richie & Trevor (16 @7 pm); Trivia and Tunes (16 @7 pm); Jon Matthews & Liam McKearney (17 @6 pm); Macbeth (17 @10 pm); Dave Woodside (18 @6 pm); Main Street Bullies (18 @10 pm); Gordon Belsher & Courtney Hogan Chandler (19 @2 pm); Luka Hall (19 @6 pm); Gordon Belsher (20 @1 pm); Lawrence Maxwell (20 @7 pm); Robbie Doherty (21 @7 pm); Richie & Trevor (22 @7 pm); Dan Doiron (23 @1 pm); Trivia & Tunes (23 @7 pm); Carter MacLellan (24 @6 pm); Wannabeez (24 @10 pm); Dino & Judy (25 @6 pm); Gypsy Soul (25 @10 pm); Luka Hall (26 @6 pm); Lawrence Maxwell (27 @7 pm); Robbie Doherty (28 @7 pm); Richie & Trevor (29 @7 pm);

Summerside Legion

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ISSUE# 382 • OCTOBER 2025

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Historic Ghostwalk Spirits return for Summerside’s 25th annual event—Oct 16 The streets of Summerside will come alive with tales from the past as Culture Summerside presents its 25th Annual Historic Ghostwalk on October 16 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.

Beginning at the MacNaught History Centre & Archives (75 Spring Street), guided tours will depart every ten minutes, leading participants through stories of Island history’s darker side. Volunteer actors, portraying restless spirits, will recount true tales steeped in mystery, folklore, and the spirit of Halloween. After the walk, visitors can warm up with a complimentary cup of hot apple grog.

Admission is free for children six and under. To secure a time slot, attendees should pre-purchase tickets online at culturesummerside.com or in person at the MacNaught History Centre. The event runs rain or shine, except in cases of severe weather. For more information, call 902-432-1332.

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Sita MacMillan is a visual artist living on Epekwitk (PEI). She is Nêhiyaw and a member of Zagime Anishinabek First Nations with Scottish family from the Glasgow region.

MacMillan paints using acrylic on canvas, and her creations are meant to bring colour, joy and play to the space.

She is also a writer and author of the children’s book series Sarah Ponakey Storycatcher.

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Unity of Humanity Festival Charlottetown—Oct 25 The Baha’i Community of PEI will host the Unity of Humanity Festival on October 25 from 2:30–4 pm at the Malcolm Darrach Community Centre.

The all-ages casual singalong will celebrate the themes ‘our inherent oneness’ and ‘our joyful diversity.’

Cake and ice cream will follow. All are welcome to attend.

The centre is located at 1 Avonlea Drive, Charlottetown.

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ISLANDER APPRECIATION SALE

Lise Genova “Crows Make Me Smile”

Starts Saturday, Oct 11 - Sunday, Oct 19 9am-6pm

The Dunes will cover the HST on Eve LLyndorah Jewellery and The Island Art Gallery during the sale.

Lunch served in the cafe until Oct 19 Dinner service Oct 3 & 4, 10 & 11, 17 & 18 RSVP please 902 672 2586

Galleries and gardens open daily through October 31, 9am-6pm