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CEILIDHS/JAMS/ KITCHEN PARTIES

Ceilidhs are Fridays at St. Peters Circle Club, St. Peters, 7:30-11 p.m.

Kitchen Party is Oct. 18, 8-10 p.m., at Acadian Musical Village, Abram-Village. Chase the Ace tickets are available until 9 p.m. Entertainment is by Cathy Jackman, Jeff Coughlin and Al Peters. There is free admission to this adults-only event.

A ceilidh/fundraiser is Oct. 18 at the Jack Blanchard Centre, Pond Street, Charlottetown, 7-10 p.m. The master of ceremonies is Alan Buchanan, and entertainers are the Dunsford Boys, Maxine MacLennan, Peter Burke, Matthew Reid, Andrew Chandler, Leo Gallant, Norman LeClair, Wally Young, David Altass, Dino Dunsford and Judy Lowe. Admission is by donation at the door, and all proceeds will be forwarded to Lennon recovery house.

A ceilidh featuring Fiddlers’ Sons (Eddy Quinn, John B. Webster, Courtney Hogan-Chandler, Keelin Wedge) is at the Irish Hall in the Katherine Hughes Memorial Hall, Irish Cultural Centre, Oct. 18, 8 p.m. Tickets are at the door, which opens at 7 p.m. There will be a 50/50 draw and a light lunch. The hall is at 582 North River Rd., Charlottetown. Call 902-213-3924.

A ceilidh is at the Kaylee Hall, Fridays, Pooles Corner, 8-11 p.m. Admission is $5.

A Legion Kitchen Party is at the Summerside Legion on Saturdays, 2-5 p.m.

Helping Hands Band Jamboree is at St. Anthony’s Hall, Route 2, Woodstock, Oct. 19, 7:30 p.m. Funds raised support local charities. Admission is at the door.

Reuben’s Jamboree is at the Seaview Hall, Route 20 in Seaview, on Oct. 19, 7:30 p.m. (Route 20 to Seaview). Entertainers are also welcome. There will be a 50/50 draw. Admission at the door is $5 for all non-entertainers. All lunch brought will be shared. The jamborees will continue on the third Saturday evening of the month.

Irish music session with Roy Johnstone and friends is Sundays, 2-5 p.m. Players are welcome.

Ross Family Ceilidh is Oct. 20,

2 p.m., at Victoria Playhouse. The afternoon includes lively fiddle and piano music, step-dancing and songs. Tickets are available at the village Christmas Stroll, at the door or by email, vha2019@gmail.com. Proceeds are for the Historical Association.

Ashley MacIsaac Pop Up Ceilidh is Oct. 19, 2 p.m. in the Pourhouse. Admission is at the door. To reserve tickets, call 902-892-5200.

Gospel ceilidh is at Alexandra Church, 1140 Pownal Rd., Alexandra, Oct. 20, 7-9:30 p.m. A good-will offering for cemetery maintenance Local talent includes Melody VanOmme, the Alexandra Uke group, Dennis Wells Bugs, Mary Mullen, Clifford McIntyre, Paulette Runnihan, Alexandra guitar group with special guest Elinor MacAulay. A light lunch will be served at break.

The next ceildh in the Kelly’s Cross Community Center will be Oct. 20, 7 p.m., with emcee Jackie Molyneaux, the house hand (Bill and Gertie Campbell, Elmer Doiron, Dorothy Farish, Mike Johnston) and entertainers Pat Molyneaux, Mike Johnston, Jimmy Gorman, Ashley Gorman, Cliff Martin, Carmen Halman and friends: Mary Hughes Power, Anne Morais and Ann MacDougall. The centre, which is wheelchair-accessible, is at 1475, Route 13, Kelly’s Cross. Admission at the door will include light lunch, tea and coffee. There will also be a 50/50 draw.

An informal, acoustic traditional music session is Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m., at the Old Triangle, Charlottetown. Players and dancers are welcome.

Acoustic jams are Wednesdays, 6:30-9 p.m., at Murphy’s Community Centre, Richmond Street, Charlottetown (except on holidays). Everyone is welcome to bring an instrument or just listen. There is a nominal fee of $2, which goes to the centre to cover expenses. Contact Caroline 902-940-9565 or email jonescb@eastlink.ca.

Ceilidh in the City is Oct. 23, 7:30 p.m., at the Jack Blanchard Family Centre, 7 Pond St., Charlottetown, featuring Country Legends “Men of The Century”. Hosts are Kendall Docherty, Peter Burke, Brian Knox, Heartz Godkin and Keelin Wedge. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. There is a canteen and a 50/50 draw in support of the Ceilidh Gives Back Fund.

A ceilidh is Wednesdays at the Silver Threads Seniors Club, Main Street, Souris, 8-11 p.m. There will be a door prize, a 50/50 draw, a lunch and open mic. Masquerade kitchen party is at St Margaret’s Hall, 11394 Northside Rd. on Oct. 27, 8 p.m. Music is by Rannie MacLellan, Kevin Chaisson and Urban MacAdam. It includes a 50/50 draw, door prizes and lunch. It’s the last regular party for the season. There will be one on

New Year’s Eve.

CONCERTS

The UPEI student afternoon recitals, which take place on Fridays, 12:40-1:30 p.m., will continue this year as per usual beginning Oct. 18 and running through to Nov. 29.

Tomato Tomato is at the Trailside Music Café, Mount Stewart, Oct. 18, 8 p.m.

The Paul St. Armand Trio is at Music at the Manse on Oct. 18-19, 7 p.m., 14155 St. Peters Rd., Marshfield. Doors open at 6 p.m. Reserve tickets at 902-213-2861.

Got Blues Matinee is Oct. 19, 2:30-4:30 p.m., at The Factory Downtown, 189 Kent St., Charlottetown, with special guests Stephanie Ross and Steve Guy. Hosted weekly by Got Blues (Chris Roumbanis and friends Reg Ballagh and Mike Robicheau), the second set is always an electric blues jam. Go to http://www.facebook.com/ groups/306169336775.

Wayfarer Concerts, featuring Gateway, Jasmine Michel and friends, is at 4 Grafton St., Charlottetown, Oct. 19, 7 p.m.

Paper Lions Super Show and album launch is Oct. 19, 7:30 p.m., in the Homburg Theatre of Confederation Centre of the Arts.

Liam Corcoran and Jerry Leger are at the Trailside Music Café, Mount Stewart, Oct. 19, 8 p.m.

The Lady Singers of Our Century will perform at Trinity United Church in Summerside on Oct. 20, 2 p.m. The doors open at 1:15 p.m. Admission is $12 at the door or advance tickets can be purchased by dropping by the church office at 90 Spring St., Summerside, during regular office hours. For more information, contact the church office at 902-436-3155 or call Wendell, 902954-1235.

P.E.I. Symphony Orchestra: The Gathering Storm will be presented Oct. 20, 2:30 p.m., at Zion Presbyterian Church in Charlottetown. The P.E.I. Symphony’s season opener features Jean Sibelius’ Symphony No. 4 and Maurice Ravel’s Mother Goose Suite. Also, Canadian composer John Estacio’s new Trumpet Concerto (co-commissioned by the PEISO) will be performed by Montreal trumpet virtuoso, Paul Merkelo. Tickets are available through the Confederation Centre of the Arts box office.

Central Queens United Church, Hunter River, hosts a return performance by Kirk Neville (vocalist) and Bonnie LaFrance (pianist) on Oct. 20, 7 p.m. The concert title is “My Island Too”, featuring many Cape Breton and other Maritime favourite songs. Admission is $12 admission at the door with light refreshments served.

“Are You Lonesome Tonight?”, featuring Phase II and Friends playing at least 20 Elvis songs — rock ’n’ roll, blues, country, gospel, even his Gene MacLellan tunes, is Oct. 20, 7:30 p.m., at St. Paul’s Church, downtown Charlottetown. As a bonus, the band’s new CD will be available. Admission is $12 atthe-door. For information, call 902393-3251.

Brielle Ansems, Jerry Leger and Scott MacKay are at the Trailside Music Café, Mount Stewart, Oct. 20, 8 p.m.

Bluegrass and acoustic music concert featuring Jonny Ray Arsenault is Oct. 21, 7-9 p.m., at the Summerside Legion. Admission is $10. There is also a 50/50 draw and door prizes. Bring a friend and acoustic instruments for a jam after the concert.

The Shed at Slemon Park hosts a jam, Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m., at Slemon Park Hotel and Conference Centre. Contact Kim, 902-888-7192. Those who play are invited to bring an instrument. There is free admission to this 19-and-over event.

The Chieftains will perform Oct. 24, 7:30 p.m., in the Homburg Theatre of Confederation Centre of the Arts.

Old Man Luedecke is at the Trailside Music Café, Mount Stewart, Oct. 24, 8 p.m.

Island Jazz with host Dan Rowswell is Thursdays, 8 p.m., at Baba’s in Charlottetown with a special guest each week. Featured on Oct. 24 is Island Jazz Show #200.

Adyn Townes is at the Trailside Music Café, Mount Stewart, Oct. 25, 8 p.m.

Shake, Rattle, Bow featuring Encore Debut Atlantic artists Beverley Johnston, percussion, and Mark Djokic, violin, will take the stage at the Dr. Steel Recital Hall, UPEI, Oct. 25, 7:30 p.m., part of the UPEI Department of Music Recital Series 2019-2020. Admission is adults, $25, students, $10.

Guillaume Arsenault will be up close and intimate, Oct. 25, 7:30 p.m., in the sleek surroundings of the Confederation Centre Art Gallery.

Winterjazz is back for another season at the Pourhouse in Charlottetown, Oct. 26, 7-10 p.m. Dylan Menzie and Kinley Dowling will be the guests. Reservations are recommended at 902-892-5200.

The Young Irelanders perform Oct. 26 at the College of Piping in Summerside.

Nudie and The Wrong Planet Band are at the Trailside Music Café, Mount Stewart, Oct. 26, 8 p.m.

Praise the Lord in Song concert is Oct. 27, 2 p.m., at Holy Redeemer Parish Church, Pond Street, Charlottetown. Local artists will perform. It will feature a special musical tribute to the late Fr. Charlie Cheverie. The concert will feature the Queens County Fiddlers, Teachers and Friends Choir, Dino Dunsford, Michael Pendergast, Fr. Keith Kennific as well as other groups and artists. Tickets are $10 each and available at the door.

Christine Campbell & Blake Johnston are at the Trailside Music Café, Mount Stewart, Oct. 27, 8 p.m.

FUNDRAISERS

The Haunted House will take place at UPEI in the Steel Recital Hall on Oct. 18-19, 7-11 p.m. The cost is $8 per person and $5 for students. Guests can also bring non-perishable food items for $1 off admission price. There will be a bake sale at the door. This haunted house event is the music society’s largest fundraiser with proceeds going towards student scholarships. There will be approximately 50 “scarers” on hand. Parental discretion is advised for younger children. More information is available by emailing the society president at tjllewellyn@upei.ca.

Cat Action Team Fundraiser featuring Dennis Ellsworth and Iain McCarvill is at the Trailside Music Café, Mount Stewart, Oct. 24, 8 p.m.

FOOD And MUSIC

Tracadie Players Dinner Theatre is Oct. 26-27, 6:30 p.m., at the Tracadie Community Centre. For tickets, call Barry at 902-388-0240. It’s a fundraiser for the community.

DANCES

A dance featuring Niall MacKay with Jimmy Platts, guitar, Gary Cudmore, saxophone and keyboard, Heartz Godkin, bass, and Brian Knox, drums is Oct. 18, 8-11 p.m., at the Star of the Sea Seniors Club, North Rustico. Admission is $10 at the door.

Country dance/open mike, featuring Mary and Clifford, is at Goose River Community Centre, Oct. 19, 8-11 p.m. Admission is $8. There is a door prize and lunch.

A dance is at the Kaylee Hall, Poole’s Corner, Oct. 19, 8:30 p.m., with music by the Dunsford Boys.

A dance is at 56 St. Peters Rd., Oct. 19, 8:30-11:30 p.m. Music is by Music is by Music and Friends with Lester MacPherson as special guest. CDs will also be available for sale, and there will be a free lunch and a 50/50 draw.

FallBack ‘50s/’60s rock ’n’ roll dances are at the Silver Fox, 110 Water St., Summerside, Thursdays, 8-11 p.m. Admission is at the door. Contact 902-315-0817 or www. fallbackmusic.com.

Rustico Bay Seniors’ dance is at 2104 Church Rd., South Rustico, Oct. 26, 8-11 p.m., with music by Country Steel. There will also be a door prize, a 50/50 draw and a light lunch.

THEATRE/COMEDY/ DANCE/VARIETY SHOWS

The Popalopalots perform their make-it-up-on-the-spot sketch comedy at The Guild in Charlottetown on Oct. 19, 8 p.m.

A gospel night is at Music at the Manse on Oct. 20, 7 p.m., 14155 St. Peters Rd., Marshfield. Doors open at 6 p.m. Reserve tickets at 902213-2861.