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Linda Shaw Packard Page 2 The BUZZ January 2019 Profile: Steve Bellamy by Jane Ledwell “for the complexity of the relationship Confederation Centre has to Charlottetown, to PEI, to the Atlantic region, and to Canada. One of the things that’s exciting to me is that complexity. It doesn’t have to serve only the nation—or The facilitator only serve the local community.”

Steve reflects, “It’s a very important time in our conversation about Canada. In one sense, historically, Confederation Centre was meant to be a monument to the Fathers of Confederation. It is important to note that in the mandate, through the arts, we also celebrate the origin and evolution of Canada, and that evolution is particularly interesting right now… We just need to make the space to tell the story.”

Something that drives Steve’s commit - ment to making the space and telling the story is youth’s role in “the current story of evolving Canada.” He speaks glow - ingly of the Confederation Centre’s Young Company: “There is a positive message of a desire for understanding coming from youth. I’m excited about the national relevance—the national con - versation of youth around identity. I think youth, out of necessity, lean into the hopeful view.”

Education streams at the Confederation Centre of the Arts also see “500 or 600 kids through here every week.” Arts education responds to our “existential need for the arts… Arts education is more about getting to know yourself and the human condition—being open to perspectives different from your own.”

He’s also interested by “how far PEI is advanced on seeing the arts and culture sector as a contributor to economic development and innovation.” He con - tinues, “The arts cost more to do than they bring in—on a simple exchange. Those of us in the arts have a responsibili - ty to become better at talking about all the values of the arts, including economic val - ues”—including, he notes, the “$26 mil - lion a year Confederation Centre con - tributes to the GDP of the area.”

Steve has been able to maintain his place in art-making. Following his music degree, at UPEI, he didn’t continue to perform music, but he went right away Z Z

U into music, as a producer and recording B engineer. He reflects, “I’m privileged to have worked with amazing jazz and “Arts are ways into emotions. Arts are “It has been 23 years since I lived here,” classical artists.” His time in the past ten where we connect,” Steve Bellamy says. In Steve reflects. “I like to say I left before years has been focused on arts adminis - his third month as CEO of Confederation the Bridge and before the Internet.” He tration and arts education, but “I’ve been Centre of the Arts, he’s still pinching him - returns to marvel at “the diversity… and lucky,” Steve says, “that I haven’t yet self that he has arrived in this place. the richness of experiences available to had a gap where I’m not (producing people.” And, he adds with enthusiasm, records)—though I can only work on one “I’ve been lucky to live in a number of “The tradition of excellence in hospitality record a year, now.” places in Canada,” he says, “and towns is even more elevated. of 250,000, or larger, would be lucky to He sees his role at Confederation Centre have a place like (Confederation “I’m generally still giddy about being as continuous with past roles: “A pro - Centre).” In moving his family—himself, back. Confederation Centre is a creative ducer or recording engineer is ultimately his wife, and two small children—to hub in Charlottetown, and I’m excited to a facilitator. I see my role here at Charlottetown, he repeats a path his collaborate with the other institutions Confederation Centre as a facilitator, cre - own family followed when Steve was 12 that are around us.” ating conditions where wonderful things years old. He graduated from high can happen. I’m trying to create condi - school here and from UPEI, in music, Having gone away and come back, “I tions where the amazing, national-cali - before moving away. have a better appreciation,” Steve says, bre team here can do what they can do.” The BUZZ January 2019 Page 3 Page 4 The BUZZ January 2019 LIVE @ the Centre Aaron at The Mack Aaron Hastelow with guests on January 11

Aaron Hastelow is home for a visit and cians, including Andrew Murray, Jon putting on a one-time only performance Matthews, and Deryl Gallant. that will include performances of pop, rock, ballads, duets, and more at The In 2017 Hastelow released his self-titled Mack in Charlottetown on January 11 at debut album, recorded at the Sound Mill 7:30 pm. Recording Studio, which earned three Music PEI Award nominations. After The Charlottetown native welcomes studying musical theatre at Sheridan, guest Alicia Toner, a Music PEI Award- Hastelow has appeared in theatre festi - winner for her debut album I Learned the vals across the country, including Hard Way , and a Charlottetown Festival Vancouver Opera, Neptune, Aquarius, veteran from Million Dollar Quartet , and three seasons at Shaw Festival. Spoon River , Evangeline , and more. Hastelow and Toner will come together Hastelow recently starred as the lead of to sing “Shallow” from the recent Jesus Christ Superstar at Confederation Hollywood hit, A Star is Born . Centre and will lead again as Hamlet in Kronborg—The Hamlet Rock Musical and Other Hastelow selections will include as Sky in Mamma Mia! at the 2019 Fleetwood Mac, John Legend, Ed Festival. Other previous local credits Sheeran, The Cranberries, Dave include Ring of Fire and two seasons as Matthews Band, Miley Cyrus, and more. Gilbert Blythe in Anne of Green Gables— The Musical ™. Tara MacLean, the singer-songwriter and star of her own show, Atlantic Blue , Tickets for this and all other Sobeys will also collaborate with Hastelow, as LIVE @ the Centre shows can be pur - well as a guest band of all-star musi - chased at the Centre box office or online. The BUZZ January 2019 Page 5 PEI Symphony Orchestra The College Of Piping honours Guest conductor Robbie Burns On January 26 The College of Piping Dina Gilbert will lead orchestra at Zion Church on Feb 24 and Celtic Performing Arts of Canada will host a celebration of the life and works of Robbie Burns at their annual Robbie Burns Fundraising Gala. The funds raised from this event will go towards the operational expenses of The College. The eighth annual Robbie Burns Fundraising Gala will take place at Credit Union Place January 26 at 6:30 pm featuring a Scottish Ceilidh with students and faculty performing tra - ditional and contemporary choreo - graphies. Come enjoy the music of Robbie Burns along with piping, drumming, fiddling and dancing. A three course roast beef dinner, with haggis, will be served. Tables will be set for eight and elegantly decorated. A complimentary shuttle is offered The PEI Symphony Orchestra will feature Dina is regularly invited by leading from Charlottetown to Summerside. the critically acclaimed Dina Gilbert as Canadian orchestras such as the Born in Alloway, Ayrshire, in 1759 guest conductor for their first concert of Orchestre symphonique de Montréal, to William Burness, a poor tenant 2019, on February 24. the Orchestre métropolitain, the farmer, and Agnes Broun, Robert Toronto Symphony Orchestra, the Burns was the eldest of seven. He Known for her energy, precision and Regina Symphony Orchestra and the spent his youth working his father’s versatility, Dina is passionate about Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra and farm, but in spite of his poverty he expanding classical audiences and pos - has recently made debut performances was extremely well read. At the age of sesses an innate curiosity towards non- in the United States with the Eugene 15 Burns penned his first verse, “My classical musical genres. Symphony and the Fayetteville Handsome Nell.”On the anniversary Symphony Orchestra as well as in Asia of his birth, Scots celebrate Robert Dina has conducted the Orchestre conducting a series of five concerts Burns with a supper, where they Philharmonique de Radio France and the with the Sinfonia Varsovia in Niigata address the haggis, enjoy music and Orchestre national de Lyon in several and Tokyo in 2017. dance and perhaps some whisky. Hip-Hop Symphonic programmes, col - The College offers step dancing, laborating with renowned hip-hop The concert takes place at Zion highland dancing, piping, drumming, artists. She also conducted the world Presbyterian Church at 2:30 pm on and fiddle classes as an after school premiere of the film The Red Violin , with February 24 and will also feature the program and has two competition orchestra and soloist Lara St. John at the winner of the annual Suzanne Brenton pipe bands and a dance company. Festival de Lanaudière, and in January Award, violinist Judy Yun. There are summer programs, week - 2019 will conduct the North American end workshops, ceilidhs, concerts and premiere of the film The Artist with the There will be a free pre-concert talk at recitals through the year. Students Orchestre symphonique de Montréal. 1:30 pm in Zion’s Youth Chapel, where and faculty are involved in the com - Dina Gilbert will chat with the audience munity on a regular basis doing Currently Music Director of the Kamloops and provide some personal insights into parades, piping, drumming and Symphony (British Columbia) and the the music to be performed. dancing at events. They travel to pipe Orchestre symphonique de l'Estuaire band competitions, highland and step (Québec), Dina is also the founder and Tickets are on sale now at the dance competitions and highland Artistic Director of the Ensemble Arkea, a Confederation Centre’s Box Office and gatherings in the summer. For ticket Montreal-based chamber orchestra focus - will also be available at the door before information call 436-5377 or 1-877- ing on contemporary music. the show. BAG-PIPE. Page 6 The BUZZ January 2019

Dec 28 Feb 15-18 Nick Doneff & Liam Corcoran Jack Frost Winterfest with full bands With Imagination Movers and more; downtown Charlottetown and Eastlink Trailside presents at Pourhouse, Ch’town PERFORMANCE Centre; jackfrostfestival.com Montague Regional High Jan 18 Jan 26 Feb 21 School Choir Alumni Concert Friday Night at The Haviland 8th Annual Robbie Burns Rolston String Quartet Rachel Beck, Brielle Ansems and more; Hosts Mike Mooney and Laurie Brinklow Fundraising Gala The Mack, Ch’town, 7:30 pm w/ guest Chris Corrigan; The Haviland Montague Regional High School, Students and faculty of The College of Club, Ch’town, 7 pm Montague, 7 pm Piping; Credit Union Place, S’side, 6:30 pm Joel Plaskett Harmony House, Hunter River, 8 pm Dec 29 James Mullinger: Almost Jan 26, Feb 23 Canadian 2019 Tour Feb 22 The Heart of the Holidays Celtic Storm Aaron Pritchett, David James Tim Chaisson, Rachel Beck, Dylan Menzie Harbourfront Theatre, S’side, 7:30 pm Philippe de Blanc, flute, Gormlaith Rte 145 Bar & Grill, Bloomfield Brielle Ansems, Logan Richard; The Guild, Side Hustle Maynes, concertina, Tuli Porcher, violin, Ch’town Tom Gammons, guitar, Tre Thompson, fid - Feb 23 The Guild, Ch’town, 7:30 pm Dec 30 dle, Luis Anselmi, Venezuelan Cuatro and Rachel Beck Sarah Hagen performs piano, Carlos Cordova, bass guitar and The Mack, Ch’town, 7:30 pm SnowWhite drums, Noah Fowler, bass guitar, DuffleBag Theatre; Harbourfront Theatre, Debussy, piano Siddharth Acharya, keyboard; Irish Feb 24 S’side, 2 pm St. Paul’s Anglican, Ch’town, 8 pm Cultural Centre, Ch’town, 7:30 pm PEI Symphony Orchestra Presents: New Directions with Beauty and the Beast Jan 18 –19 Jan 31 DuffleBag Theatre; Kings Playhouse, Garrett Mason Dina Gilbert Georgetown, 6:30 pm Gadfly Zion Presbyterian, Ch’town, 2:30 pm Trailside Presents at The Pourhouse, Homburg Theatre, Ch’town, 7:30 pm Dec 31 Ch’town, 8 pm Mar 1 Feb 1 Compelling Works for the ECMA New Year’s Eve Bash Jan 19 Finals Dr. Frances Gray Music Hillsburn 9:15 pm; Reeny Smith on the VIP Grahame Rhodes CD Launch Contemporary Saxophone Stage 9:50 pm; Joel Plaskett 10:15 pm; The Performance Competition The Pourhouse, Ch’town, 3 pm Duo—Nicole Strum & Tristan East Pointers ringing in the New Year 11:40 UPEI Music Students; Steel Recital Hall, DeBorba Sax Duo pm; DJ HYPE 1:30 am; Delta Prince Jan 20 UPEI, Ch’town, 7:30 pm (snowdate Feb 2) Edward, Ch’town Steel Recital Hall, UPEI, Ch’town, 7:30 pm Luminos Ensemble—Songs of Feb 2 (snowdate March 2, 7:30 pm) Jan 5, Mar 7 Mid-Winter Ledwell & Haines: The Shack Trent McClellan Yr. Obedient Servant St. Paul’s Anglican, Ch’town, 2:30 pm Wacky Review PEI Brewing Company, Ch’town, 7:30 pm Dr. Terry Pratt w/ Vagabond Productions; PEI Brewing Co, Ch’town, 8 pm Faculty Lounge, UPEI, Ch’town, 7:30 pm Johnny Ross & The Ross Mar 1 –2, 8 –10 (Jan 5); Watermark Theatre, North Rustico Family Feb 3 Rumors (Mar 7) Trinity United Church, S’side, 2 pm Bluegrass & Old Time Music Harbourfront Players; Harbourfront Jan 6 Concert Theatre, S’side, 7:30 pm (2 pm Mar 10) Jan 23 –27 Roy MacCaull, Kim Tuplin & Janet McGarry & Wildwood, Bluegrass Mar 3 Credit Union Music PEI Week Revival; Beaconsfield’s Carriage House, Friends Five days of music with 30 awards being Ch’town, 2 pm Bluegrass & Old Time Music Trinity United Church, S’side, 2 pm presented; see BUZZ pages 24-25; Feb 8 Concert Jan 11 musicpei.com Beaconsfield’s Carriage House, Ch’town, Blue Rodeo 2 pm Aaron Hastelow & Friends Jan 25 Credit Union Place, S’side, 8 pm Pink Floyd Experience The Mack, Ch’town, 7:30 pm Feb 9 Robbie Burns Concert Harbourfront Theatre, S’side, 7:30 pm Jan 12 Celtic tenor Tom MacDonald; guitarist Rob David Rogosin, piano Meaghan Blanchard Wolfe; trio of Todd MacLean, Aaron Crane Steel Recital Hall, UPEI, Ch’town, 7:30 pm Mar 8 and Jon Rehder; Flora, Matt and Kirsten (snowdate Feb 10, 2:30 pm) Copper Bottom Brewing, Montague, Thank You for Being a Friend MacLaine; Carrefour Theatre, Ch’town, 7 7:30 pm Homburg Theatre, Ch’town, 7:30 pm pm (stormdate Jan 26) Feb 14 Amanda Jackson—Winterjazz Valentine’s Cabaret Cristian de la Luna Jan 25 –Mar 29 Fri (except Feb 15, 22) The Mack, Ch’town, 7:30 pm The Mack, Ch’town, 7:30 pm The Pourhouse, Ch’town. 7 pm Afternoon Recital Series Feb 15 Mar 9 Jan 13 UPEI Music Students; Steel Recital Hall, Friday Night at The Haviland PEI Pops! Stage and Screen UPEI, Ch’town, 12:40 pm Fred Penner Guest Liam Corcoran; The Haviland Club, The Guild, Ch’town St. Paul s Church, Ch’town, 3 pm Ch’town, 7 pm ’ Jan 26 Jan 15 dance umbrella “When in Fräulein Klarinette—Karem J. Feb 15 –16 Big Band Combo Simon, clarinet; Jennifer King, Rome” Raised on Television 3 The Mack, Ch’town, 7 pm The Charlottetown Jazz Ensemble and piano Directors Adam Gauthier, Richard Haines, Colonel Gray Senior Jazz Band; Colonel Steel Recital Hall, UPEI, Ch’town, 7:30 pm Dana Doucette, Gordon Cobb w/ Mariève Alan Doyle Gray Lecture Theatre, Ch’town, 7 pm (snowdate Jan 27, 2:30 pm) MacGregor; The Guild, Ch’town, 8 pm Homburg Theatre, Ch’town, 7:30 pm The BUZZ January 2019 Page 7 Almost Canadian Comedy from James Mullinger at Harbourfront Theatre

British comedian James Mullinger’s new show Almost Canadian comes to Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside January 18 at 7.30 pm.

When Londoner James Mullinger decided to move to St. John, New Brunswick with his family, he thought his career as a stand-up comedian was over. Five years and two sold-out stadium shows later, James’ career is not slowing down. He has been nominated for both a Just for Laughs Comedy Award and a Canadian Comedy Award for Best Live Show, has appeared on radio and television shows across the country, and has had comedy specials streamed around the world. S I L L E

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R E promotes it around the world, and L Y he has raised more than $100,000 T for Maritimes charities. James also runs James brings his latest stand-up comedy his own international magazine, The show “Almost Canadian” to Maritime Edit , to share his love of the Harbourfront Theatre on January 18. To small towns and cities of Atlantic learn more visit Canada with the rest of the world. harbourfronttheatre.com. Page 8 The BUZZ January 2019 Trent Hayesy IPA Food & Drink Veg PEI New Year’s Potluck chased makes a difference to Heart & Veg PEI New Year’s Potluck takes place Stroke’s work on PEI. Call 892-7441 or Jan 28 at 6:30 pm at Haviland Club, 2 drop in at 180 Kent St, Charlottetown to Haviland St, Charlottetown. Donations go reserve your ticket. to educate Islanders about the benefits of Pop-Up Supper Club. Local. plant based living. If you are able, bring a A group of young local chefs have put dish so that there is enough food to go their creative minds together to start a around. Bring enough for 25-35 sample Pop-Up Supper Club. Local. as they have servings. Some ideas are chili, casseroles, named it, is exactly that—locally focused. desserts, and rice. Ensure that your dish is Brewmaster Trent Hayes mimics his With busy work schedules, people in the vegan. It cannot include flesh, dairy poster image from 1997 restaurant industry don’t typically have (cheese, milk, butter, margarine, eggs or time to mingle with others from their The story of the PEI Brewing Company honey). Include a list of ingredients and trade. The group thought it would be began back in 1997. There has been a lot of serving utensil. For eating bring a plate, interesting to find a way for chefs from change over the last 20 years, but one thing utensils, napkin and a bowl for soups. 571- different restaurants, with common ideas has always stayed the same and that is 4744 and values to get together and cook good Trent Hayes. Trent Hayes, Brewer at The Coffee Morning for Veterans food. Profits from each pop-up will be Gahan House in Charlottetown has been The PEI MFRC invites all Veterans to a donated to non-profits in the community. brewing beer for the Murphy Hospitality special coffee morning on Jan 30 at 10 am Phil Ferraro of the PEI Farm Centre was Group for over 20 years. To celebrate at the HMCS Queen Charlotte building, more than happy to host the first “pop- Trent’s accomplishments, the PEI Brewing 210 Water St, Ch’town. 892-8999 up” in Dec. “This is something I have been Company has brewed a limited-edition hoping to get going for quite some time,” 473ml IPA as an ode to all of his dedication Nortons Razzle Dazzle Ferraro said. Both Ferraro and the chefs in helping make Gahan Beer what it is Reserve your tickets now for Heart & who took part in the event said that the today. Rightly named Trent Hayesy IPA, Stroke PEI’s 15th anniversary celebration Farm Centre was the perfect home for the this beer packs a punch and was brewed of Nortons Razzle Dazzle Gala, scheduled pop-up. The group is looking forward to with pilsner, wheat, and oats. It’s a pale, for Feb 9 at Delta Hotels by Marriott getting local chefs involved in the project juicy, and aromatic 5.1% brew to commem - Prince Edward. Early Bird tickets are and donating to other non-profits. To stay orate his favourite beer style, a hoppy ale. available until Jan 18. Evening includes updated and get tickets, follow Limited quantities of Trent Haysey IPA gourmet dining, silent and live auctions @Local.Supperclub on Instagram. Info: will be available at PEI Brewing Company, and dancing to the tunes of FACES. Every Hunter Guindon, hunter.guindon@ The Gahan House, and the Gahan Beer Nortons Razzle Dazzle Gala ticket pur - hotmail.com, 705-931-5306 Store on Prince Edward Island, Gahan Harbourfront (growlers only) in Halifax, as well as Gahan House Port City in Saint John, New Brunswick and Gahan House Riverside in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Taste PEI The Prince Edward Island Preserve Company has launched Taste PEI, a deliv - ery service for gifts and local foods. Taste PEI gift boxes feature Island-made prod - ucts, and can be delivered to addresses throughout North America. Taste PEI gift boxes can be customized to include the fol - lowing items: Baked goods by The Preserve Co.; Cheese and dairy by ADL, COWS, Dairy Isle and Glasgow Glen Farm; Chocolate and confectionery by Anne of Green Gables Chocolates, COWS, and Maritime Marzipan; Coffee, tea, and hot chocolate by The Preserve Co. and Receiver Coffee Co.; Honey by Island Gold Honey and The Preserve Co.; Jams, jellies, and preserves by The Preserve Co.; Sauces by JJ Stewart Foods, Maritime Madness, and The Preserve Co.; Seafood by Annand Clams, Prince Edward Aqua Farms, Raspberry Point Oyster Co., and Royal Star Foods; Snacks by Lucky Fox Snack Co. and The Whole Grain Bakery; Specialty items by Fresh Start Fauxmage. Taste PEI’s product lineup includes gluten-free, low sugar, and vegan/vege - tarian items. Visit tastepei.ca for details. The Prince Edward Island Preserve Company was founded by Bruce and Shirley MacNaughton in 1985. Preserves and other specialty food items are made onsite from Canadian fruit at The Preserve Co.’s New Glasgow headquarters. The BUZZ January 2019 Page 9 The Brew by Bryan Carver Bogside Brewing New brewery opens in Montague R E V R A C

N A Y R B David McGuire of Bogside Brewery

The town of Montague will have a lot to wheat beer with aromas of clove and celebrate in the New Year with the launch banana, perfect for enjoyment on a sum - of its second brewery. After years of plan - mer patio, and also drawing from the ning and preparation, Bogside Brewing German influence, a crispy, balanced will open its doors providing another Lager will round out their beer portfo - great location for Islanders and visitors lio. An offering for every taste! alike to settle in for a pint of locally Eventually, Bogside will introduce its brewed beer in a distinctly Island-influ - own brand of hard cider made with enced venue. juice sourced from local orchards and fermented and packaged onsite. The project is lead by David McGuire and based on a vision he had developed Since the final installation require - of a unique destination in the eastern ments are still ongoing, we should not community. After finding the building expect to see the doors open until located at 11 Brooke Street, his vision March or April 2019. Be sure to keep began to unfold and gained traction with an ear out for the launch date and cir - the support of the community that cle it in your calendar as the Bogside allowed the project to get off the ground. Brewing experience will be in high demand throughout the summer ses - Bogside Brewing will feature a restau - sion. Thankfully, we can also anticipate rant and on-site brewery, both built 473 ml cans being made available in around an open concept design that select PEI Liquor Stores. allows guests to see and interact with both sides of the operation. The restau - rant will feature locally sourced foods with a focus on BBQ flavours, fresh seafood and locally cured meats. McGuire has made great efforts to find PEI products to showcase to the guests of Bogside, aiming to highlight the world class offerings we have available.

The brewery will launch with four beers offering a well-rounded selection of styles. On the hoppier side, an India Session Ale filled with big hoppy flavours but low enough in alcohol con - tent that a second round would not be out of the question, on the malty side, a roasty American style Nut Brown, dark in colour with hints of coffee and choco - late, a Hefeweizen, a German-style Page 10 The BUZZ January 2019 Festival of Wines Songs of Mid-Winter Tickets are now available for the Luminos Ensemble Jan 20 Fräulein Klarinette Festival of Wines which takes place May 24 and 25 from 7 –10 pm at the Eastlink Piano and clarinet recital at UPEI’s Dr. Steel Recital Hall In the second concert of their second sea - Centre, Charlottetown. Explore 300+ son, PEI’s professional chamber choir wines from the world’s most reputed Luminos Ensemble presents From Out Of wine regions, including 2019’s featured The Dark: Songs of Mid-Winter, on wine region, Germany, and indulge in January 20, at 2:30 pm, at St. Paul’s local ingredients served up by some of Anglican Church in Charlottetown. the Island’s best restaurants and food “January can seem so bleak—the days producers. Events include Prestige on are short, all the pretty lights of May 23 from 7 –10 pm. This elevated Christmas are gone, and it’s so cold,” tasting experience showcases 300+ says Artistic Director Dr. Margot wines from the world’s most reputed Rejskind. “So I went looking for music wine regions, plus 75 additional careful - that would help us to find the beauty in ly-selected, limited vintages available the darkness, and also remind us that the only at Prestige. With a limited number light is not gone forever.” of tickets available, you can look for - The program opens in meditative twi - ward to a relaxed, intimate evening of light, featuring excerpts from wine tasting and exploration. You’ll Rachmaninov’s famous All-Night Vigil have the opportunity to interact face-to- Op. 37, as well as Gregorio Allegri’s stun - face with winemakers, winery staff, ning Miserere Mei, composed for the sommeliers and accredited product Sistine Chapel Choir; and also includes advisors eager to share their in-depth Claude Debussy’s Yver, nous n’estes u’un Karem Simon and Jennifer King wine knowledge and provide an excep - villain! (“Winter, you are nothing but a tional tasting experience. Prestige will villain!”) as a stinging indictment of the UPEI Clarinet Professor Karem J. Simon understanding of the technical and also feature Terroir Tastings where win - cruelness of winter. As they move will team with Nova Scotian collaborative expressive elements of the clarinet. pianist Jennifer King in a recital of music ery principals will guide you through towards the sunlight of spring, the choir Other works by Louis Cahuzac, Ernest for clarinet and piano on January 26 at every aspect of an iconic wine’s life— will also be joined by pianist Jacqueline Chausson, Leonard Bernstein, and Adolf Sorensen Young and violinist Madeline 7:30 pm at the Dr. Steel Recital. Its title, Schreiner will be performed. from vineyard to glass—and pair it with Kapp MacDonald for Eric Whitacre’s Five Fräulein Klarinette, refers to the name complimentary local foods prepared by Hebrew Love Songs, a favourite with affectionately given by Johannes Brahms Jennifer King has established a career as Island chefs. Purchase the festival offer - both singers and audiences alike. The to Richard Mühlfeld, whose exquisite a versatile pianist, equally comfortable in ings at their wine boutique. For info and concert will also feature music by Purcell, musicianship and clarinet tone inspired solo and chamber roles. In September of a list of festival wines visit Tallis, The Beatles, and more. Brahms to renege on his proposed retire - 2018 she was involved in the presenta - peiwinefest.com. Eastlink Centre is at 46 Tickets are available at ment and write several chamber works tion of Messiaen’s “Quartet for the End Kensington Road, Charlottetown. LuminosEnsemble.com. for clarinet. of Time,” and last January, she visited Charlottetown to perform music from Brahms’ Sonata Op. 120, No. 1 forms the her first solo CD, O Mistress Moon! . centrepiece of this recital’s program - ming. It is among the most respected Tickets for this recital may be acquired works of the clarinet repertoire and is at the admission’s desk on the night of remarkable in showcasing Brahms’ the recital. Debussy Préludes Sarah Hagen at St. Paul’s Church on January 18

Pianist Sarah Hagen will perform Debussy’s first book of Préludes at St. Paul’s Church on January 18 at 8 pm. The performance will include an intro - duction illuminating the hidden cor - ners of these twelve marvellous imagi - native and colourful works. Now making her home in Argyle Shore, Hagen’s extensive touring has taken her from Tofino, BC to Goose Bay, Labrador and across the pond to Sweden, France, Germany and Italy. A Smithers Interior News review said: “If all you wanted was a marvel - lously handled piece of difficult piano music, it would be hard to ask for more. Hagen did much more than just hit the notes in the right spots… Hagen’s performance has made me reconsider my classical music likes and dislikes.” The performance will be 75 min - utes long without intermission. Admission is pay-what-you-will at the door. St. Paul's Church is located at the corner of Prince and Grafton streets in Charlottetown. The BUZZ January 2019 Page 11 LIVE @ the Centre Rolston String Quartet World touring ensemble to perform in Charlottetown

The Rolston String Quartet is bringing a This past December the Quartet played a storm of classical music to The Mack this sold-out show at Carnegie Hall in New February with Sobeys LIVE @ the Centre. York City and are performing at After playing sold-out shows across the London’s Wigmore Hall in 2019. They’ll world, this Canadian group is presenting also be recording their first album in a performance in PEI. January.

The group was formed more than five “It should be an interesting mix of music, years ago and is made up former students including a program bookended by clas - of The Glenn Gould School in Toronto. sics,” adds Lo. “Plus, we’ll be perform - They’ve been featured on CBC’s 2016 list ing Murray Schafer’s “Waves,” which is of hot Canadian classical musicians under perfect for the Maritimes. It’s very evoca - 30 and have received the prestigious tive of the sights and sounds of the Cleveland Quartet Award from Chamber area.” Music America, just to name a couple of their accomplishments. The Rolston String Quartet performs at the Mack in Charlottetown on February “All of this has been exhilarating and 21 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are available at the it’s been a dream come true,” says door, at Confederation Centre's box Jonathan Lo, the cellist with the office, online at confederationcentre.com, Quartet. “It’s something we couldn’t or via phone at 566-1267 or 1-800-565- have imagined when we first got 0278. The Accelerando Classical Music together and we’re blessed to continue Performance Fund is the production performing together.” sponsor for this performance.

Enter the Kings County Music Festival The Kings County Music Festival is competitive classes. Competitors may looking for young musicians who enjoy be recommended to the provincial performing to consider entering their music festival by adjudicators at the festival which takes place in early May. local festivals. They offer classes in piano, voice, instru - This year’s festival in Kings County mental, and choral (school and commu - takes place April 30 to May 4, 2019 at nity) for all levels; beginner to advanced. Hillcrest United Church in Montague. Guidelines, a list of classes, and the The week concludes with the Award’s entry form can be found at the PEI Night Concert on May 5. This evening is Kiwanis Music Festival website: a highlight of the week, awarding many peikiwanismusicfestival.ca/ students with monetary awards to sup - kings-county/. port their musical studies. The Kings County Music Festival is Entry deadline for Kings County one of the four local divisions of the PEI Music Festival is February 14. If you have Kiwanis Music Festival Association any questions, contact one of the coordi - whose purpose is to promote and nators: Lynda Sharp at 651-2560 or encourage growth in music through [email protected] or Anne White at local festivals in competitive and non- 838-2660 or [email protected]. Page 12 The BUZZ January 2019 Jack Frost Winterfest at PEI Pops! concert Eastlink Centre Hit music from stage and screen on January 13

Jack Frost launches ticket sales for the Leo Marchildon conducts the PEI Pops! orchestra 2019 Jack Frost Winterfest at Eastlink Centre Charlottetown with help of Hon. Chris Palmer, Minister of Economic The PEI Pops! is set to provide an after - audiences seem to really enjoy the new Development and Tourism noon of hits from stage and screen. pops format, with music that is at once familiar and accessible, there have Emmy-Award winning entertainers, A 30-piece orchestra under the direction been a few people, both among the Imagination Movers, will bring their of Leo Marchildon will perform music orchestra members and the general high energy, interactive live music from Guys and Dolls , La La Land , Dances public that miss the classical reper - act to the Jack Frost Winterfest pre - with Wolves and Jurassic Park . Also on toire,” says Marchildon. “Although it sented by Island Coastal, February the bill of fare is Richard Rodgers score is virtually impossible to please every - 15 –18 in Charlottetown. to Victory at Sea , a documentary se’ries body when it comes to musical genres, Hailed as the No. 1 rated major on naval warfare during World War II I m hoping to provide the best of both touring act for families, based on fan which originally aired in 1952. w’ orlds here, with a tradition of music reviews on Ticketmaster.com, the that stirs fond memories, while at the Imagination Movers have entertained This concert also pays a nod to the same time stirring the imagination more than a million fans in North orchestra s former identity as the with new ideas.” America, Europe, and Asia over the Strathgar’tney Chamber Orchestra by last decade. The Jack Frost Winterfest including a few classical works in the Concert takes place January 13 at 3 pm will be the only Movers appearance mix, including Smetena s symphonic in St. Paul s Church, 101 Prince Street, in the Maritime provinces. tone poem “The Moldau’.” “Although Charlottet’own. Now in its 14th year, the Jack Frost Winterfest presented by Island Coastal is a favorite Atlantic Canadian family event and the largest winter festival east of Quebec Friday Night Live at the Haviland City. Embrace our Canadian winter at Jack Frost’s Eastlink Outdoor Hosted by Laurie Brinklow and Mike Mooney Snow Kingdom, an interactive winter playground featuring snow and ice A new monthly series, Friday slides, a mountainous tube run, and Night Live at the Haviland, starts ice sculptures by the Canadian Snow Friday, January 18, from 7 to 10 Sculpting Team. New this year, Jack pm (stormdate Feb 1). Frost’s Eastlink Snow Kingdom will Hosted by singer-songwriters open on Islander Day, February 18, Mike Mooney and Laurie offering an extra day of outdoor fam - Brinklow, the evening features an ily fun. Warm up at Jack Frost’s introductory set by Mike and Indoor Playland with a petting zoo, Laurie, followed by an invited inflatables, face painting, family guest or guests, and finishing up Laurie Brinklow Mike Mooney photo ops, and more. with an Open Stage featuring Tickets are available online music, poetry and prose, comedy…you music starting at 7 pm. A bar is available through jackfrostfestival.com, in per - name it. All you have to do is sign up at for those 19+. The Haviland Club, featur - son at Eastlink Centre Charlottetown the door—but come early as it’s sure to ing a beautiful “Great Room” ideal for (41 Kensington Road) or by calling fill up fast. intimate performances, is located at 2 629-6625. Tickets are also available at The January event features members Haviland Street, Charlottetown. The Lotto Booth at Confederation of the band Birdhouse, which recorded Everyone is welcome. Court Mall. Stay up-to-date on Jack their CD of contemporary folk rock in The next Friday Night Live is sched - Frost programming additions through 2002. Former Birdhouse bandmates Mike uled for February 15, featuring Liam jackfrostfestival.com and through Mooney and Chris Corrigan will bring Corcoran. For information email social media @JackFrostWinterfest, back some musical memories. [email protected], pipdick - @JackFrostFest, and jackfrostpei. Doors open at 6:30 pm, with the [email protected] or call 894-4421. The BUZZ January 2019 Page 13 LIVE @ the Centre Gadfly crew Urban roots dance crew on Homburg stage January 31

Gadfly is an eclectic urban dance crew across Canada for events and organiza - that is stepping its way onto PEI soil with tions such as Luminato, TED Talks, Sobeys LIVE @ the Centre. Nike, and Ryerson University.

The crew is led by directors Ofilion Gadfly performs at the Homburg Sinbadinho and Apolonia Velasquez, Theatre on January 31. Tickets at box who created their signature Aybrid office or confederationcentre.com Movement style, an urban dance style with a twist. Born from Chilean and Guatemalan parents Apolonia Velasquez and Salvadorian native, Ofilio Sinbadinho Portillo have been cre - Robbie Burns concert ative collaborators since 2000. Both fran - Celtic tenor Tom MacDonald from NS, cophones raised in Montreal, they estab - guitarist Rob Wolfe from Arisaig, NS; lished Gadfly in Toronto, the first urban Island trio of Todd MacLean, Aaron dance-rooted dance company. Crane and Jon Rehder, the family of Flora, Matt and Kirsten MacLaine, and Gadfly is a Repertoire Dance Company Janelle Banks will highlight the that has been moving people, pulsing Caledonian Club’s annual Robbie Burns questions and cooking worlds since Concert being held at the Carrefour 2006. Their body of work includes full- Theatre, 5 Acadian Drive, evening works, performances at Ted Charlottetown, 7 pm on January 25 Talks Toronto, Nuit Blanche, Luminato, (stormdate Jan 26). There will be the Festival DansEncore, and for several Address to the Haggis which will be charitable organizations. With served with Roddie MacLean’s world “Klorofyl,” Gadfly was the recipient of famous oatcakes at intermission. the Dora Mavor Moore Award for For ticket information email Outstanding Performance. They’ve also [email protected] or call been commissioned to create work 675-2359 to reserve tickets. Page 14 The BUZZ January 2019 Raised on TV #3

Now in its third season, Raised on Doucette, and Gordon Cobb have each Television (RoTV3) is taking a look at taken on the task of casting and direct - Canadian television with its latest pro - ing two Canadian shows each and will duction coming up in February. be working with Mariève MacGregor to “The audience seems to really enjoy ready them for the stage. Raised on Television—there’s some - The all-Canadian focus is something thing about seeing familiar shows that everyone is excited about. “We see brought to life on stage,” Grace so many American shows, on TV, Kimpinski, producer, said when asked Netflix, elsewhere… it’s easy for us to about bringing the show back for anoth - forget just how much fantastic television er season, “and there’s so much to work has come, and continues to come, from with that it’s easy to keep RoTV fresh.” Canada,” Kimpinski said. Once again the directors were all Raised on Television 3 will be per - given certain rules to follow such as set formed February 15 and 16 at The pieces, scene length, and most impor - Guild. Doors open at 7:30 pm with the tantly strict faithfulness to the dialogue. show starting at 8 pm. Tickets can be Beyond that they have complete free - purchased at The Guild box office dom to interpret or remix the chosen (online or at the door). For information, shows in any way they wish. Adam contact Grace Kimpinski at Gauthier, Richard Haines, Dana [email protected]. The BUZZ January 2019 Page 15 Trinity concerts Two concerts in January at the Trinity United Concert Series

Ross Family—Stephanie Ross, Johnny Ross, Danielle Ross.

Bob MacLean, Kim Tuplin, Steve Perry, Sandra and Roy MacCaull

Trinity United Church in Summerside noon of entertainment. The group is will present two concerts in January. comprised of Danielle Ross on fiddle, Roy MacCaull, Kim Tuplin and Friends Stephanie Ross on guitar—both of will perform January 6 at 2 pm. whom also sing and stepdance—and Roy and Kim began performing Johnny Ross, who plays piano and together about two years ago after serves as emcee. The siblings perform Kimmade her CD, Living The Dream, roots-traditional music with an empha - with Roy at his studio in Ellerslie. They sis on showmanship and fun. Dorothy decided to get together to create a CD Ross, mother of the band members, will Singing In Harmony , singing old time be featured as guest stepdancer. country duets. Sometimes their group Doors will open for both shows at includes Roy’s daughter Sandra and 1:15 for showtime at 2 pm. Admission is Steve Perry, their fiddle player who at the door or you can purchase advance played with Tommy Hunter and Harry tickets by contacting the church office at Hibbs. Their latest CD is a gospel collec - 436-3155 or Wendell at 436-8600. Buy tion Nearer My God To Thee , a tribute to some of Trinity’s fudge at intermission. the Titanic and the souls that were lost. Trinity United is wheelchair accessible On January 20 Johnny Ross and The and located at 90 Spring Street, Ross Family will present a lively after - Summerside. Page 16 The BUZZ January 2019 Yr. Obedient Servant Bluegrass at the An evening with Samuel Johnson Carriage House Greener grass Janet McGarry and Wildwood, a favourite PEI band, will be featured PEI Bluegrass and Old Time Music Festival moves to Dundas at a winter bluegrass concert on February 3 at 2 pm at Beaconsfield Carriage House, 2 Kent Street, Charlottetown. . Wildwood is comprised of Janet McGarry on mandolin and vocals, Serge Bernard on guitar, banjo, man - dolin and harmony vocals, Allen Boland on guitar and vocals, Denise MacLeod on fiddle and vocals, and Gail Mullen on upright bass and vocals. Just this past October, they picked up the Award for Gospel Performance of the Year at the Eastern Canadian Bluegrass Awards. The Clay Hess Band is one of the headline acts for the Bluegrass Festival in 2019 Bluegrass Revival band has per - formed in all Atlantic provinces, play - The PEI Bluegrass and Old Time Music the US, The Clay Hess Band, The Garrett ing at festivals, church services, Festival is on the move. After ten years at Newton Band, and New County Grass. fundraising concerts and house par - The Dunollie Travel Park and twenty Terry Pratt as Samuel Johnson ties. Band members for this show three years at the Rollo Bay Festival Regional bands include The Bluegrass include Peter LeMoine on banjo and Grounds the festival is relocating to The Diamonds (for the twenty-sixth time), Vagabond Productions has announced a vocals, Peter Richards on guitar, Dundas Fair Grounds, the home of the Monroe, a high energy bluegrass band co-production of Dr. Terry Pratt’s one- Cherie LeMoine on vocals, David Dundas Plowing Match. from New Brunswick, and a band new man show, Yr. Obedient Servant , on Clarke on Dobro and vocals, Ann Hay to the circuit called High Lonesome January 5, at 7:30 pm. The play by New on bass and Shirley Smedley Jay on This new site has great facilities with Drive, also from New Brunswick. York playwright Kay Eldridge showcas - mandolin and vocals. level camping, a large outdoor stage and es in two acts the 18th-century author, This is the first concert in a win - an air-conditioned indoor concert hall The festival also has a big line-up of conversationalist, and personality who, ter/spring series to raise money for for those not so nice days. Maritime and PEI bands. in the face of many setbacks, put togeth - the 34th Annual P.E.I. Bluegrass & er the first true dictionary for English: Old Time Music Festival being held The 2019 festival will take place on July Advance tickets: Shirley at 902 566-2641 Samuel Johnson. July 5 to 7 at their new festival loca - 5, 6, 7 and will feature three bands from or Glenda at 902 569-4501. The performance will take place in tion, Dundas Fair Grounds, King the Faculty Lounge of Main Building at County, PEI. This year’s festival fea - the University of Prince Edward Island, tures bands from Canada and the US Charlottetown. Admission is by dona - including headline act, The Clay 20th Annual Bluegrass Old Country Jamboree tion of cash or food for the Campus Food Hess Band. Clay Hess is probably Bank at the Chaplaincy Centre. best known as guitarist with Ricky The 20th Annual Bluegrass Old Country at the 2017 Society for the Preservation Dr Pratt is Professor Emeritus of Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder Jamboree, featuring Danny Paisley & of Bluegrass Music of America Awards. English at the University of Prince although his career has taken him The Southern Grass, The Bluegrass The Virgina-based band consists of Edward Island, and taught 18th-century through many of the top groups in Brothers, and PEI’s Joe Casey & Jamie Sparks (banjo), Donald Dowdy literature and linguistics for 35 years. the genre. Other acts will be Westwind, will take place March 23 at 7 (mandolin), Victor Dowdy (bass), & From 2004-2007 he presented the first act announced in the coming months. pm at Harbourfront Theatre in Chris Hart (Dobro). The band performs only—Dictionary Johnson—in schools, Admission for the concert is at the Summerside. The Master of Ceremonies traditional bluegrass music. seniors’ community homes and the PEI door with all proceeds going to the for the night will be Marilyn Singer. Call the Quality Inn Garden of the Theatre Festival. His director, then and P.E.I. Bluegrass & Old Time Music Virginia-based Danny Paisley and Gulf (436-2295 or 800-265-5551) to book now, is Ann Boyles, with costumes by Society. Doors will open at 1 pm for the Southern Grass play classic blue - your accommodations for a weekend Pam Jewell. you to pick a good seat. Please note grass and country music. Danny’s lead filled with music. There will also be a 7 For those who like to plan ahead, that the concert hall is at ground level vocals have caught the attention of pm open mic at the Quality Inn in Watermark Theatre will also be present - and accessible with a wheelchair many prominent musicians—including Summerside on March 22. ing the play on March 7 with a storm ramp and lots of parking. For infor - Alison Krauss. For ticket information for the date of March 9. That performance will mation contact Shirley at 566-2641 or The Bluegrass Brothers were nomi - Harbourfront show call 888-2500 or see be a fundraiser for Watermark Theatre. [email protected]. nees for Instrumental Group of the Year harbourfronttheatre.com. The BUZZ January 2019 Page 17 The Shack Wacky Review Rainbow Valley Review with Patrick and Mark Anne-free story Feb 2 at PEI Brewing Co

ACT (a community theatre) Norman’s half-hearted, unrequited The Guild infatuation with Rosemary in the musi - Charlottetown, PEI cal, a tacked-on, largely pointless sub - plot by comparison. Nov 8 –10, 15 –17, 2018 It’s an able adaptation overall; however, by Sean McQuaid and an efficient one; distilling a sprawl - ing novel into a coherently compact play. When is an Anne of Green Gables story not E

N an Anne story? When it’s writer/director Stinson and score composer Dean Burry R O L Hank Stinson’s entirely Anne-free stage first adapted Rainbow Valley way back in Y B X I musical adaptation of Lucy Maud 2000, now newly revised and remount - P Montgomery’s 1919 novel Rainbow Valley . ed in 2018 under the auspices of ACT. Join comedian Patrick Ledwell and musi - Pam Jewell’s attractive, plausible cos - cian Mark Haines for “The Shack Wacky Granted, the novel itself isn’t steeped in tumes, Mystaya Idt’s lively choreogra - Review,” a show celebrating Islanders Anne content. The fifth of LMM’s books phy and solid sets by stage manager and the unique qualities that help us live, featuring Anne Blythe (née Shirley), Sharon MacDonald and Cyril drive, and survive, all year round, on Rainbow Valley offers a middle-aged, Armstrong all enhance the package, as February 2 at PEI Brewing Company, 96 married Anne who’s more of a back - does assistant director/musical direc - Kensington Road in Charlottetown. ground character, a proto-Mary Worth tor/accordionist Marti Hopson’s small- “Despite sincere post-Christmas reso - who observes other characters’ livelier but-mighty “Alley Cats” mini-orchestra. lutions, Islanders feel shut-in by the antics, offering occasional advice, sup - beginning of February,” says Patrick. port and commentary. The superb Samantha Bruce is a stand - “The idea behind this show is basic. Let’s out in a strong community cast, under - get people out of the house together, a Those characters include widower John stated and believable as Rosemary but good drink in hand, and host a barn- Meredith, new minister of Glen St. Mary, moving and entertaining, with really board-rattling night of entertainment.” and his young children; their feisty fine vocals on numbers like “Love Sweet Patrick and Mark have established a young orphan pal Mary Vance; Anne’s Love.” McGaughey is quite good as PEI tradition with The Island Summer friend Cornelia, who later adopts Mary Mary Vance, Hood and Tamtom are Review, which has played six sold-out Vance; Anne’s children, who share their effective in their parts and McFadden is seasons at Harmony House in Hunter titular outdoor hideaway with the cartoony but fun as Norman, leaving no River. They’re already ramping up for Meredith kids; spinster sisters Ellen and scenery un-chewed. summer 2019. Rosemary West, the latter courted by Their only full Charlottetown show John; and wealthy curmudgeon Norman Johnston, Riley, MacPherson and this winter, “The Shacky Wacky Review” Douglas, Ellen’s former beau. Ronahan lend lots of energy and charm will plow full-steam ahead through a as the Meredith kids, despite occasional wintery Island landscape for jokes, The novel is soap-operatic in its episod - technique hiccups such as projection songs, and combinations of the two. ic, intermittently romantic tales of a big, issues. Ronahan is the most consistently “We’re already writing for the new densely interwoven ensemble; but the audible of the junior quartet, and quite summer season. I’m excited to try new musical focuses on fewer characters, likably natural as Jerry. pieces, and revisit a few favorites, in this mostly John Meredith (played here by lively venue,” adds Mark. Colin Hood) and his four children Una The show’s book and lyrics incorporate The show begins at 8 pm. Doors open (Keili Johnston), Faith (Brooklyn Riley), many choice bits from Montgomery’s at 7 pm. Advance tickets are available at Carl (Jace MacPherson) and Gerry text, crafting a warm, gently funny fami - PEIbrewingcompany.com, in person at (James Ronahan), plus Mary Vance ly story, and Burry’s tunes are often PEI Brewing Company, or by calling 629- (Hannah McGaughey), Rosemary infectious; the title track in particular has BREW (2739). (Samantha Bruce) and Norman (Corin haunted your susceptible scribe’s skull McFadden), with an expanded role for for days now. When I last absent-mind - meddlesome society matron Mrs. edly hummed it, my daughter heard me “Kitty” Alec Davis (Shelley Tamtom). and offered her own six-word review: Celtic Storm Ceilidh “That was such a good musical.” Gone are the Blythes, Cornelia and Celtic Storm will be featured in a Ceilidh at Ellen, though some of their functions the Benevolent Irish Society January 26 shift to other characters, while Mary and February 23. Performers are from Vance becomes a more central and sym - Holland College School of Performing pathetic figure here than in the novel. Arts. They are Philippe de Blanc from PEI Stinson’s expanded, slightly softened on flute, Gormlaith Maynes from take on Mary works fairly well, subbing Drogheda, Ireland on concertina, Tuli Rosemary for Cornelia as Mary’s mother Porcher from Victoria, British Columbia on figure is effective both dramatically and five-string violin, Tom Gammons from in terms of narrative unity, and elimi - Butte, Montana on guitar, Tre Thompson nating the Blythes has little plot impact from Leaf Rapids, Manitoba on fiddle, Luis despite Anne’s son Walter being one of Anselmi from Venezuela on Venezuelan the novel’s most memorable characters. Cuatro and Piano, Carlos Cordova from Quito, Ecuador on bass guitar and drums, The equally distinctive Ellen’s absence is Noah Fowler from Pennsylvania on bass more keenly felt, partly for eliminating guitar and Siddharth Acharya from her and Rosemary’s odd couple dynam - Chennai, India on keyboard. Doors open ic, and partly because the novel’s unique at 7 pm with show starting at 7:30 pm. Norman-Ellen romance becomes Page 18 The BUZZ January 2019 Heritage interpretation Call for papers for upcoming conference in Sydney, NS

Heritage interpretation in Atlantic of heritage, whether in museums, cultur - Canada—Dialogues between theory and al information centres, historical sites, or practice, an intangible cultural heritage elsewhere in Atlantic Canada. conference, will be held in Sydney, NS, Participants should submit proposals, September 13 to 15, 2019. Conference in English or in French, by January 28, organizers seek proposals for papers, 2019. Proposals, including paper or workshops or focus groups. workshop title, name, brief biographical The world of heritage in Atlantic sketch, and a 100-150 word abstract Canada has shifted dramatically over the should be sent to Ronald Labelle, past decades. A changing economy has Department of Communication and meant a greater reliance on heritage as a Languages, Cape Breton University, PO way of revitalizing communities once Box 5300, Sydney, NS, B1P 6L2 based on resource industries. ([email protected]). The very nature of how heritage is Information on registration, accom - defined has shifted, as well, as intangible modations and possible travel funding heritage has emerged as a concept sup - will follow during the coming months. plementing or replacing the longstand - ing world of tangible heritage. This con - ference intends to address these two issues through the perspectives of two Bowl for Kids Sake needs you worlds: those of heritage theorists and A best friend is like a four leaf clover: heritage practitioners. hard to find and lucky to have. Raise a Organizers invite proposals for pot of gold for Big Brothers Big Sisters of papers, workshops, or focus groups that Prince Edward Island and help provide a will help to bridge the gap between her - mentor for a child who is waiting. itage theory and practice, and the divide Register your Bowl for Kids Sake team between economic revitalization and cul - today. Join organizers March 2 or 3 for a tural authenticity. Their goal is to initiate St Patrick’s Day themed bowling party a dialogue between researchers who which includes Tim Hortons Treats, have expertise in the field of intangible Pepsi products, and great prizes. heritage and the people whose activities Imagine who they will become because are directly related to the interpretation of you. Info: 569-KIDS, [email protected] The BUZZ January 2019 Page 19 news Come SiMng wUith uSs IC Winterjazz Amanda Jackson is January 12 guest at The Pourhouse

Choral Music Director Don Fraser invites you to join the Confederation Singers for a season of inspired singing and great music. The 2019 program, based at Confederation Centre, includes a concert for Good Friday, T presenting the “St. Cecilia Mass” of Charles L U A I

Gounod, as well as other performances. R E H T The Youth Chorus is also accepting new L L E members ages 8-18 until early Feb. The R R A

Chorus provides performance opportuni - D ties, with a focus on learning vocal tech - Amanda Jackson at a prior Winterjazz performance niques and musicianship, in a fun environ - ment. It will perform a concert of folk- The January guest for the Winterjazz con - lead vocalist for Bad Habits. Her new songs and classics at an Apr 7 concert cert series is Amanda Jackson. Amanda band, The Amanda Jackson Band, has marking the season’s change, Voices of grew up in Fortune Bridge with strong released a live CD and hosted a concert Spring. These songs will also be performed French Acadian roots on her mother’s series at the Haviland Club. on the chorus tour, which Fraser is leading Cheverie side. She began singing for her to New York City. There are no auditions family and friends at the age of two. Small Joining Amanda for this show will be the for either choir; some previous experience performances on her picnic table in the house band of Alan Dowling, Ian Toms, is helpful. Rehearsals are held Mon 7-9 pm, back yard prepared her for her first public Glen Strickey, and Deryl Gallant—the upstairs in The Mack, Charlottetown. Info: performance singing The Gambler to her Glen Strickey Quartet. confederationcentre.com/arts- kindergarten class. At 14, she bought her education/choral-music/, Donald Fraser at first BB King cassette and has been The show will take place at The dfraser@ hooked on the blues ever since. Her influ - Pourhouse, 89 Great George St., ences have only grown into a list too long confederationcentre.com, 628-6144. Charlottetown on January 12 at 7 pm. to mention. Profits go to a scholarship for Island stu - MRHS Alumni Concert dents entering a jazz program. Montague Regional High School Choir Amanda shared the stage with The Reservations are recommended, as tables will hold an alumni concert Dec 28 at 7 pm Waterman Blues Band for almost two fill early. For reservations call 892-5200. in the school auditorium. This is conductor years, building a loyal Maritime follow - For information call 892-4536 or email and music teacher Christie Beck’s 25th ing and is known for her two years as the [email protected]. year at MRHS and she hopes to have stu - dents from all 25 years represented at the concert as they put together an alumni Jan 19 from 2 –3:30 pm at the Bonshaw choir for the evening. Also performing will Community Centre. Emphasis will be on Hockey Day on PEI be artist Rachel Beck, Brielle Ansems and listening and harmonizing together, sight- The Charlottetown Islanders, along with others. Former choir members are encour - singing, and singing in other languages. the UPEI Men’s and Women’s Hockey aged to join the “MRHS Alumni Choir” Singing is a joyful way to be together, Panthers are teaming up to present a Facebook page or show up at our alumni enhancing listening skills and learning new and improved Hockey Weekend on choir rehearsal on Dec 28 at 3:30 pm at the about rhythms, tempos, harmonies, and PEI. This year’s event will take place on school. This concert will be a fundraiser expressive singing. Singing together pro - January 4 and 5, and will feature games for the music department. Tickets are motes cardiovascular fitness, improved at both the Bell Aliant Centre and the available at the door. The MRHS Disney mood and alertness. Cognitive benefits Eastlink Centre. Fans can purchase a Band will have a snack bar during the con - include improvements in auditory dis - weekend pass for all the hockey action. cert. . crimination like reading ability and On Friday night, Charlottetown S’side Community Choir phonological development. To register native Kameron Kielly and the UPEI contact Ruth Lacey at 675-4282 or Panthers Men’s Hockey team will take to Summerside Community Choir is taking [email protected]. the ice at the Bell Aliant Centre against on new members for its 41st year. The TJ Fergus and the Acadia Axemen at 7 group meets Tue at 7 pm. Besides their Playing With Choir pm. Saturday there is a double-header at regular concerts, the women of the choir the Eastink Centre. At 4 pm, the UPEI Playing With Choir is an opportunity to will be singing at Confederation Centre of Women’s Hockey team, led by rookie come together in a large group to learn the Arts. Join them on Jan 8 from 7 –9 pm forward and High Bank, PEI native Kelly simple 3-part harmonies for popular songs for the details. They practise at Trinity Clements, will go head-to-head against of today and past decades and belt them United Church, 92 Spring St, Summerside. Mermaid’s own Maddy Koughan and out for the simple joy of singing. No audi - Info: Carol Rybinski, media@summerside - the Mount Allison Mounties. Following tions, no solos, no stars, just fun. The communitychoir.ca, 831-2825 that game, the Charlottetown Islanders Winter 2019 term takes place from January and hometown hero Thomas Casey hit Bonshaw Young Choristers 15 to March 5, 7 –9 pm, at The Guild, the ice to do battle with former Islander Bonshaw Young Choristers group for chil - Charlottetown. Register/info: pwcwin - Mitchell Balmas and the Cape Breton dren and youth under 16 is resuming Sat, ter2019.eventbrite.ca. Screaming Eagles at 7 pm. Page 20 The BUZZ January 2019 Review Four One-Act Comedies Did by Rob MacDonald Rumors Harbourfront Players The Harbourfront Players perform We was robbed Rumors by Neil Simon on March 1, 2, 8, and 9 at 7:30 pm and on March 10 at 2 pm on the Harbourfront Theatre by Sean McQuaid The hilarious result is like a drunken stage in Summerside. The production compact mockery of Annekenstein’s is directed by Marlane O’Brien. classic “World’s Fastest Anne” sketch, At a large, tastefully-appointed The Guild which is part of what makes this the Sneden’s Landing townhouse, four Charlottetown, PEI night’s best play. Other factors include couples are about to attend a gather - November 22 –25, 2018 the acting chops and comedic chemistry ing for 10th anniversary party of the of the MacPherson-Putnam duo, a Deputy Mayor of New York, and his Ye olde reviewer last visited the Guild to ridiculous yet oddly touching story, and wife. Their host, the Deputy Mayor, watch a musical based on an Anne of the vivid, engaging specificity of both has just “accidentally” shot himself. Green Gables novel, so it neatly bookends the setting and the characters’ voices in Though only a flesh wound, the injury the month to be back there a week later MacDonald’s thoughtful script. leaves the host bleeding in a spare watching a show built around Anne’s fel - room with his wife nowhere in sight. low enduring PEI theatrical staple (not to Oddly experimental, “The Swedish The Deputy Mayor’s lawyer and his mention her occasional artistic re-inter - Movie” stars Adam Brazier and Kelly wife are on the scene and hurry to get preter), the redoubtable Rob MacDonald. Caseley as a couple whose life echoes the “the story” straight before the other setting, feel and pacing of old Swedish guests arrive. Confusions and mis- A popular performer for decades, films—slow, deliberate, enigmatic, banal, communications mount as the other MacDonald appeared on the cover of portentous, isolated. This play’s not for couples arrive, and the evening spins the first issue of The Buzz as the face of everybody (quiet awkwardness off into classic farcical hilarity with satirical sketch comedy classic abounds), but Brazier and Caseley per - more gunshot, rumors of domestic Annekenstein . Many other projects fol - form it well, and the script and the stag - upheaval, and police showing up at lowed featuring him on stage or screen, ing manage the triple feat of satirizing the house. but his newest show’s a bit different. Swedish cinema and quasi-replicating While this play is a farce, there are This time he’s largely behind the scenes Swedish cinema while telling a complete mature themes and occasional off- as writer/director/producer while story—or at least implying one. colour language. The show is not rec - other actors perform his four new one- ommended for small children. It is act comedies. The night ends with “The Nappers” rated PG13 and parents should use starring Kassinda Bulger, Jay Gallant, discretion. It’s a smart, funny, jam-packed night of Rachel MacLeod and Rory Starkman as Tickest: 888-2500 or theatre with a commendably playful uni - quirky, quarrelsome kidnappers trying harbourfronttheatre.com. fying tone. MacDonald’s comedic pres - (oh so ineptly) to get a rich ransom pay - ence pervades the proceedings, whether off for the boy (Charlie Ross) they’ve it’s the oft-odd program text (the Sam abducted. An able cast (especially Wainwright bit made me laugh out Bulger and Starkman) with well-timed Side Hustle @ The Guild loud), his comically awkward voice-over comic interplay makes the most of a Side Hustle @ The Guild presents intro or his Hitchcockian cameos, most nicely paced, slow-burn set-up which seven women, two acts and all kinds notably a loopily kuroko-esque walk-on gradually builds to a payoff that’s enjoy - of hilarity. Join the improv troupe as bit where MacDonald plays matchmaker ably goofy, much like the rest of the the all-gender-friendly darlings of for a couple of stuffed toys. evening’s well-crafted weirdness. made-up mischief entertain you with their occasionally shocking, some - “The Cat Fight” features amiable weirdo times naughty but always honest Gus (Rob’s son Cameron MacDonald, brand of creative spontaneity. The playing to his strengths) and ruthlessly show takes place January 18 at 7:30 hyper-competitive Agnes (Alicia Blood donors needed pm. Tickets are available at The Guild Arsenault) as cat owners vying for the Canadian Blood Services has called for at 111 Queen Street in Charlottetown. favour of cat show judge Judy (pro - more than 30,000 blood donors across [email protected] nounced “Ju-DAY,” played by Tim the country to book and keep their Wartman). It’s probably the slightest and appointments to ensure blood and blood silliest of the four scripts but lots of fun, products are available to help patients. DuffleBag Theatre thanks in part to some skillfully Canadian Blood Services is predicting deployed plush cats. presents Snow White the risk of a low supply of platelets—a The Queen has always been the vital blood component with a seven-day Wartman drifts in and out of audibility “fairest in the land.” Her Magic shelf life. This is a result of the timing of projection-wise and he doesn’t always Mirror tells her so. But when the Christmas and New Year’s which will effectively sell Judy’s more gleefully Queen hears that Snow White has intense moments, but he’s a likeable, result in fewer collection opportunities. surpassed her, she’s willing to do funny performer and makes a good foil Patients come from all walks of life and whatever it takes to get rid of her. for the showier antics of Arsneault and every part of Canada. Blood donations Fortunately, Snow White escapes into MacDonald, who have the larger, wacki - over the holiday season are also needed the Deep Dark Woods, where she er parts here and play them quite well. for chemotherapy treatments, as well as chances on a tiny cottage. Little does trauma victims, cardiac surgeries, and she know that the Seven Dwarves liv - Rob reunites with his red-braided organ transplants—procedures that all ing there will help save her. The clas - muse in “St. Anne, Saviour of Lost routinely take place between Christmas sic story of the heroine as she encoun - Souls”, featuring Charlottetown pan - and New Year’s Day. To book a blood ters hapless huntsmen, bad apples, and handlers Slippy (Lennie MacPherson) donation appointment, locate a donor little men with big hearts and short and Ray (Graham Putnam) trying to centre, check your eligibility to donate tempers comes to life as DuffleBag upgrade from bums to buskers by blood and more, download the helps Snow White towards her “happi - staging their own two-man Anne of GiveBlood app available for iOS on the ly ever after.”Catch the show at Green Gables adaptation for freaked- App Store or for Android on Google Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside on out pedestrians. Play or visit blood.ca. December 30 at 2 pm. 888-2500 The BUZZ January 2019 Page 21 Way Up West by Jan Cox Out on the Town Shining the light Aaron Pritchett Canadian tour comes to Bloomfield Spotlight Theatre in Summerside

In early November a water pipe burst behind the cos - tume room of Spotlight School of Arts Inc. in Summerside. Most of the costumes used by the school were saved thanks to the quick thinking of Executive Director Reasha Walsh and staff. However, the school’s big produc - tion of The Nutcracker had to be cancelled.

“We were heartbroken. Not for ourselves but for the students who worked so hard. There was a cast of 60,” said Reasha. Instructors have managed to maintain regular class - Following up on his single “Worth A Hitting the road with special guests Kira es. The huge space on Shot” and a packed summer festival sea - Isabella and David James, Pritchett will Water Street is undergo - son, multi-CCMA winner Aaron be taking the tour to over 30 cities across ing necessary repairs and Pritchett heads into 2019 with the the country. optimism runs high for announcement of his Out on the Town another successful year Tour, kicking off with the release of his The tour comes to Bloomfield’s Route ahead. The staff have not forthcoming EP Out on the Town on 145 Bar & Grill February 22. Tickets are lost their creative energy. X O

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2019 will see the School’s 9th year. The schedule for the new season will be Ultimate Chef’s Table Summerside is home base for Spotlight available on the website late December Every second Wednesday in July and with a studio also in Charlottetown. or early January. Along with the regular August Islanders and tourists are invit - Community theatre, supporting local season of events, four-week adult work - ed to share the talents of Murphy writers and directors, radio plays “4 shops are scheduled. Watch spot - Hospitality Group chefs at the Kids, by Kids,” pod casts, events and lightschoolofarts.com for updates. Rivershed Events Centre. Your host, fundraisers and behind the scenes Chef Kyle Panton of Sims Corner footage on You Tube are part of the Steakhouse & Oyster Bar, will help you scope of the School of Arts. And there are explore what it means to prepare and plans to go international, through the Lung associations alliance curate a locally inspired Prince Edward website. “Kids from anywhere in the Island meal. Chef Kyle will be joined world will be able to access our educa - The Lung Association of Nova Scotia by culinary experts from the Murphy tional tools,” explained Reasha. (LANS) and the PEI Lung Association Hospitality Group as guest hosts. have announced that they have entered Each event starts out with a recep - To support Spotlights mandate of pro - into an agreement, specifically focused tion on The Rivershed patio looking viding educational arts opportunity in on streamlining operations with a out towards the Wheatley River fol - the community for ages three to eigh - shared services approach. After a year lowed by a five-course meal in collabo - teen, classes in acting, musical theatre, of potential alliance discussions that ration with Chef Kyle Panton and his improv, art and dance classes in tap, bal - probed into key operational areas, envi - guests, all with hospitality, freshness, let, hip hop and jazz are offered. ronmental scans, mission alignment and sustainability in mind. Drink pair - Reasha and her staff realize the world is and best practices, both Boards decided ings are chosen to go with each course. changing. “It is digitally driven. We are that it was in the best interests of the Chef Kyle says, “Last year at the trying to figure out how to get people to two provincial Lung Associations to Rivershed Ultimate Chef’s Table the leave their houses and come to a live work together to increase efficiencies atmosphere, guest chefs, and menus Theatre production. We are adapting to while optimizing the ability to deliver were a great representation of PEI at this new world with our pod casts for programming. The partnership will each Ultimate Chef’s Table last year, example,” she said. allow both organizations to pool but they were just a stepping stone to resources. Robert MacDonald, the what we have to offer this year.” Next year’s big production will be The President and CEO of the Lung New this year, you can purchase Importance of Being Ernest by Oscar Wilde. Association of Nova Scotia, will assume wine or beer pairings separately from One of the school’s students will make the role of CEO for PEI. With the help a dinner ticket. Dates are July 17, 31, their directing debut then. “You know of staff in Nova Scotia, and a new full August 14 and 28. The Rivershed there wasn’t this kind of opportunity time Coordinator in PEI, programming Events Centre is at 5033, Route 6, when I was growing up. We are here to on the Island is expected to become Oyster Bed Bridge. Events are for give guidance and mentorship to our stu - more robust. Each association will those 19+. For details visit dents. Community theatre gives our remain its own legal entity and have its mhgpei.com/ young kids confidence,” Reasha says. own provincial Board of Directors. rivershed-ultimate-chef-table. Page 22 The BUZZ January 2019

start remembering things that contradict the sto - CITY CINEMA JANUARY 2019 Shoplifters ries Morgan has told him for decades. The Jan 11 –15 script, by Torres and Healey, fleshes out some details in the play, including a very amusing look PG, nudity, sexual content at Miles’s rehearsal process. And the The Old Man & the Gun Dir: Hirokazu Koreeda, Japan, 121 Southwestern Ontario landscape is captured in Dec 26 –31, Jan 4 –5 min. Lily Franky, Ando Sakura, all its rugged beauty. But the scope remains inti - Matsuoka Mayu, Kiki Kilin. In mate, and the actors deliver rich, lived-in perfor - PG, mature theme mances. Ehman’s wide-eyed naïveté feels Dir: David Lowery, US, 93 min. Robert Japanese with English subtitles. authentic, while Hughes brings off his charac - Redford, Casey Affleck, Sissy Spacek Palme d’Or winner, Cannes Festival ter’s transformation without a trace of sentimen - tality. Clarkin, his mouth barely moving, delivers some of the funniest lines, but also hints at his character’s fears and guilt. Bob Wiseman’s music underscores the rural feel.”—Glenn Sumi, Now Magazine

thing on the rocks at her desk and gets fired. Only gradually do we realize that Israel was The Cannes Lions once a best-selling author of biographies… Chain-drinking Scotch at a local bar, she meets International Festival of Jack Hock (the great Richard E. Grant) , a gay Lothario with a Dickensian flair… They become Creativity Winners Reel fast friends and, later, partners in crime. When 2018 (The World’s Best Israel discovers a hidden talent—writing letters in the ‘voices’ of dead celebrities like Dorothy Commercials) Parker and Noel Coward—Hock proves a garru - Jan 21 –26 lous peddler to store owners who buy and sell “Forrest Tucker is a man who likes robbing 14A, 112 min. banks and doesn’t like being locked up. That’s such collectibles. Can You Ever Forgive Me? is the long and short of The Old Man & the Gun , a a winning comedy-drama with just a touch of kind of Catch Me if You Can for the old-timers New York grit… It also marks a career-high per - set, with Robert Redford as the world's friend - formance from McCarthy, seemingly born to play liest, most charming crook. Set in the early ’80s, the role of this angry, awful, somehow empathet - The Old Man & the Gun is based on a true ic misfit. Likewise, Grant delivers what may be a story… The 82-year-old Redford is so delightful personal best as Hock, a lovable lowlife with an in the lead that he makes the movie an ode to unstompable pride… They’re terrific together, a his legendary career. Redford’s Forrest is the scuzzball Laurel and Hardy on the mean streets “I loved this Japanese family drama from prolific head of what comes to be known as the Old of Manhattan.”—Rafer Guzmán, Newsday writer-director Hirokazo Kore-eda. It’s deceptive - ly simple, sweet, often funny, thought-provoking, Timer’s Gang, a trio of criminals that includes his January can be harsh, but there’s always the partners in crime, Waller (Tom Waits) and Teddy moving but never mawkish, and really accessi - Widows ble. Don't let the subtitles or the fact critics like it new collection of the World’s Best Commercials (Danny Glover). They pull bank jobs for the thrill to look forward to! Funny, moving, inspirational, of it, the heat on their tail only upping the stakes put you off. Osamu and his wife Nobuyo live with Jan 4 –10 Granny, tweenage son Shota, and Nobuyo's sis - The ‘Oscars of the Advertising World’ will amuse of the game. After an opening heist—Forrest is 14A, violence, disturbing content, and provoke, not to be missed. so sweet he doesn’t have to do much more than ter in a ramshackle over-crowded apartment. On ask for the money—he meets Jewel (Sissy coarse language their way back from a shoplifting foray, Osamu Spacek), a widow for whom he falls. Their low- Dir: Steve McQueen, UK/US, 130 min. and Shota see a small girl locked out in the cold. Roma key love affair forms the backbone of the story, Viola Davis, Carrie Coon, Elizabeth They’ve clearly seen her before and decide to and Redford and Spacek are so natural together bring her back with them… They feed the little Jan 25 –28 Debicki, Colin Farrell girl who turns out to be five and called Juri. She that they make for one of the year’s best on- “Director Steve McQueen’s first American studio 14A, coarse language, nudity, mature screen couples. Forrest’s past is littered with also turns out to be covered in scars and in no hurry to go home, so they keep for her for the subject matter arrests and jail stints. But he always manages to Dir: Alfonso Cuarón, Mexico/US, 135 escape, and director David Lowery stages a night, and then a little longer. It’s not kidnapping montage of Forrest's breakouts that utilizes if you don’t ask for a ransom… Juri becomes min. Yalitza Aparicio, Marina de footage from past Redford films to glorious part of a family we learn to know, character by Tavira, Carlos Peralta, Marco Graf. effect. In that way, The Old Man & the Gun appealing character, their unorthodox story told with a detail-speckled patience that builds quietly In Spanish and Mixtecan with English makes a fitting capper to Redford's career. It’s a subtitles light, warm story that’s punctuated by the power until it shifts gear into drama. What does family of Redford’s smile, one of the best special mean? What does love mean? And what’s the effects in movie history.”—Adam Graham, The deal with poverty? Shoplifters looks at it all.”— Detroit News Aine O’Connor, The Independant (Ireland)

Can You Ever Forgive Me The Drawer Boy Dec 26 –Jan 3 Jan 16 –20 14A, coarse language, substance PG abuse Dir: Arturo Pérez Torres/Aviva Armour- Dir: Marielle Heller, US, 106 min. Ostroff, Canada, 99 min. Stuart Melissa McCarthy, Richard E. Grant, Hughes, Richard Clarkin, Courtney Dolly Wells Lancaster. 11 Festival Awards; “Partially inspired by director Cuarón’s own ACTRA Award Winner, Best Actor upbringing, Roma is a beautiful, engrossing por - trait of a young woman of Mixteco heritage set in Mexico City during the 1970s. Shot in black and white, the film follows Cleo as she works as a live-in nanny and maid for an upper-middle-class thriller delivers on pretty much every level… family in the wealthy Colonial Roma district. Widows is a propulsive, artful genre film that Throughout the film, Cleo straddles the line finds something electric and unnerving in famil - between employee and family member, inching iar material, elevating every moment with per - closer to the latter as the household unravels fectly considered casting and a willingness to when the father abandons the family. The movie find unconventional choices and run with them. touches on the political issues of the time, like Viola Davis, Michelle Rodriguez and Elizabeth land disputes and class wars, but without ever Debicki are the eponymous widows, who band losing focus on Cleo, who is played by first-time together to pull off the heist that would have actor Yalitza Aparicio. In the end, she’s the heart “Two beautiful losers come together in Can You been their husbands’ next job. This would be of Roma . (And after all, Cuarón dedicates the Ever Forgive Me? , based on the true story of a slightly easier if they had any idea how to do film to the real-life Cleo who helped raised him, once-promising author and a disreputable rake this—all three of them have been insulated from Libo). Cuarón’s attention to detail is sublime: who turn to literary forgery to pay the bills. All their partners’ criminal activities—and if there “The Drawer Boy is a sensitive adaptation of sweeping shots of the family’s immaculate right, maybe they’re not so beautiful—she’s a wasn’t the ticking clock of a mob debt hanging Michael Healey’s 1999 play about the transfor - home, the gritty streets of Mexico City crowded rageaholic, he’s a homeless drug abuser—but over their heads. But they’re nothing if not mative power of art. In the 1970s, Toronto actor with food vendors, the chaos of a deadly student that only makes them more endearing. In this adaptable, even when forces both external and Miles rooms with Huron County farmers Morgan protest. It’s worth seeing Cuarón’s masterpiece adaptation of Lee Israel’s 2008 memoir, it’s them internal throw up unexpected roadblocks.”— and Angus to study their work for a collective in a theatre.”—Samantha Edwards, Now against the world… Melissa McCarthy plays Norman Wilner, Now Magazine play. But he unknowingly upsets the men’s Magazine. “ Roma is Cuarón’s masterpiece, his Israel, whom we first meet as a grouchy copy friendship, causing Angus—who received a cry from the heart and a transporting new land - editor at The New Yorker . She’s drinking some - brain injury while the two men were in WWII—to mark in personal filmmaking.”— Rolling Stone The BUZZ January 2019 Page 23

Blaze Harry Potter and the Harry Potter and the CITY CINEMA TIMETABLE Jan 29 –Feb 3 Chamber of Secrets Prisoner of Azkaban 14A, coarse language, substance Jan 6, 3 pm Jan 13, 3 pm Fri Dec 28 3:00 The Goonies abuse Chris Columbus, 2002, 162 min. Alfonso Cuarón, 2004, 142 min. 7:00 Can You Ever… Dir: Ethan Hawke, US, 129 min. Ben Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma 9:10 The Old Man &… Dickey, Alia Shawkat, Charlie Sexton Watson Sat Dec 29 3:00 The Iron Giant Indiana Jones and the 7:00 The Old Man &… Temple of Doom Howl’s Moving Castle 9:00 Can You Ever… Jan 9, 9:05 pm Jan 18, 9:05 pm In Japanese Sun Dec 30 3:00 The Never Ending… with English 7:00 Can You Ever… subtitles 9:10 The Old Man &… Jan 20, 3 pm In English Mon Dec 31 7:00 The Old Man &… 3:00 Big “Ever heard of Blaze Foley? I hadn’t. But Ethan 9:00 Can You Ever… Hawke has, and he wanted to make sure the Tue Jan 1 7:00 Can You Ever… rest of us did. Hawke’s new movie Blaze recon - stitutes the late country singer—who died in Wed Jan 2 3:00 Harry Potter 1989 at the age of 39—through three different Steven Spielberg, 1984, 108 min 7:00 Can You Ever… lenses. We see him in his relationship with girl - Can You Ever… friend Sybil Rosen; we watch his final concert Harrison Ford, Kate Capshaw, Ke Huy Thu Jan 3 7:00 before his untimely death; and we drop in as his Quan Fri Jan 4 7:00 The Old Man &… In 1935, Indiana Jones arrives in India and is Hayao Miyazaki, 2004, 119 min. friends remember him in a long radio interview. When an unconfident young woman is cursed 9:00 Widows One of those friends is Townes Van Zandt, asked to find a mystical stone. with an old body by a spiteful witch, her only Sat Jan 5 6:30 Widows who’s played by musician Charlie Sexton, which chance of breaking the spell lies with a self- lends a fluid meta texture to this biopic. After Strangers on a Train indulgent yet insecure young wizard and his 9:05 The Old Man &… stellar performances in First Reformed and companions in his legged, walking castle. Sun Jan 6 3:00 Harry Potter Juliet, Naked , Hawke closes out a banner year Jan 11, 9:10 pm with this compelling directorial effort, which spins 7:00 Widows the clichés of the self-destructive celebrity narra - War and Peace Mon Jan 7 7:00 Widows tive into an honest exploration of a man who couldn’t behave himself to save his life. In his Jan 19, 8:05 pm Tue Jan 8 6:30 Widows first screen performance, singer/songwriter Ben King Vidor, 1956, 208 min. Wed Jan 9 6:30 Widows Dickey inhabits the role of Foley with a restless - 9:05 Indiana Jones ness that feels authentic; he’s a genuine find… Blaze might be telling a story we’ve seen before, Thu Jan 10 7:00 Widows but it does so from an angle that offers a few Fri Jan 11 6:45 Shoplifters surprises, including a collective cameo by Sam 9:10 Strangers On A Train Rockwell, Steve Zahn and Richard Linklater, and Alfred Hitchcock, 1951, 101 min. Hawke’s own engaging presence as the unpre - Farley Granger, Ruth Roman, Robert Sat Jan 12 6:45 Shoplifters pared DJ conducting the interview that frames 9:10 Decline of the… the film… The guy’s grown into a real filmmaker. Walker This should be encouraged. Go see Blaze .”— A psychotic socialite confronts a pro tennis star Audrey Hepburn, Henry Fonda, Mel Sun Jan 13 3:00 Harry Potter Norman Wilner, Now Magazine with a theory on how two complete strangers Ferrer 7:00 Shoplifters can get away with murder Napoleon’s tumultuous relations with Russia, including his disastrous 1812 invasion, serve as Mon Jan 14 7:00 Shoplifters The Decline of the the backdrop for the tangled personal lives of Tue Jan 15 7:00 Shoplifters two aristocratic families. Wed Jan 16 7:00 The Drawer Boy The Charlottetown American Empire Thu Jan 17 7:00 The Drawer Boy (Le déclin de l'empire américain) Harry Potter & the Goblet Film Society & Jan 12, 9:10 pm Fri Jan 18 7:00 The Drawer Boy of Fire 9:05 Howl’s Moving Castle L’Ipéen film series: Jan 27, 3 pm Sat Jan 19 6:00 The Drawer Boy Tickets at the door, cash only, $7, or Mike Newell, 2005, 157 min. 8:05 War and Peace visit Eventbrite.ca for advance tickets. Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Sun Jan 20 3:00 Howl’s Moving Castle (Does not include regular City Cinema Watson 7:00 The Drawer Boy programming) Mon Jan 21 7:00 Cannes Lions Best… Pale Rider Harry Potter and the Tue Jan 22 7:00 Cannes Lions Best… Jan 27, 9:10 pm Wed Jan 23 7:00 Cannes Lions Best… Denys Arcand, 1986, 101 min. Clint Eastwood, 1985, 115 min. Sorcerer’s Stone Thu Jan 24 7:00 Cannes Lions Best… Remy Girard, Dominique Michel, Clint Eastwood, Michael Moriarty, Jan 2, 3 pm Fri Jan 25 6:30 Roma Chris Columbus, 2001, 152 min. Dorothée Berryman Carrie Snodgress Sexual revelations emerge when a group of aca - 9:10 Cannes Lions Best… Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma A mysterious preacher protects a humble village demics and their partners spend a weekend in of prospectors from a greedy mining company Sat Jan 26 6:30 Roma Watson the countryside. trying to encroach on their land. 9:10 Cannes Lions Best… Sun Jan 27 3:00 Harry Potter 6:30 Roma City Cinema gratefully acknowledges 9:10 Pale Rider ADVANCE TICKETS are now available our partnership with Film Circuit, pre - Mon Jan 28 7:00 Roma through our website. sented by TIFF and its sponsors and sup - Tue Jan 29 7:00 Blaze See citycinema.net for details porters. For more information about Wed Jan 30 7:00 Blaze Memberships Film Circuit and to view a full list of Thu Jan 31 7:00 Blaze Regular $20 Student $16 their sponsors and supporters, please visit www.tiff.net/filmcircuit Admission Effective May 1, 2012 Box office opens 20 minutes before showtime Regular $10.00 CITY CINEMA is on the web at Card-carrying member $7.00 14 and under $7.00 www.citycinema.net 65 and over $7.00 and via The Buzz website Sorry, we do not accept debit or credit cards Memberships are good for one year. Cards are not www.buzzon.com transferable. Members must present cards for discount. Sorry, we cannot replace lost or stolen cards. Page 24 The BUZZ January 2019 The BUZZ January 2019 Page 25 Page 26 The BUZZ January 2019 Mayor’s portrait PEI Arts Grants Painting of Clifford Lee by Henry Purdy unveiled at City Hall Successful applicants announced for 2019 N E D R A A W

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T R E B O R The River Clyde Pageant is one of 14 arts grants recipients announced by the province.

PEI Arts Grants for 2019 were recently Canadian concert premiere of his announced. They are: Megan Stewart— Saxophone Quartet in St. John’s, To create the 2019 River Clyde Pageant Newfoundland; Margot Rejskind—To with co-director Ker Wells; Ariel Develop professional skills in the area of Sharrat—To undertake an apprenticeship the business of choral music; Evan as an audio engineer in Ramsgate, UK; Furness—To create “Movements in a Mark Sandiford—To participate in the room” mixed media installation; Lenny Contextual Intelligence Leadership Gallant—To create a visual representation Intensive in Banff; Melissa Peter Paul—To using material from a collapsed commu - explore 8 of the traditional and non-tradi - nity ice rink; Colin Buchanan—To create tional art forms that are used in Mi’kmaq a debut album; Rob Macdonald—To pro - Arts to create 8 pieces of art; Kelly duce and direct four presentations of his Caseley—To create a site specific theatre one-act plays; Emilee Sorrey (Sorrey)—To event to explore the relationship early create a debut full-length album; Deirdre Island settlers had with the land and Kessler—To publish Winnowed, Revised, Mi’kmaq people; Oakar Myint (Shed and Ready for the World: Three years of Sessions)—To create a series of live music poems created during the artist’s poet laure - performances in a small Charlottetown ateship, 2016-2018 , with a section of shed that result in a series of videos and County-Kerry-inspired poems to be com - audio recordings; Jim O’Leary—To pleted during a trip to Ireland. princeed - November 13 marked Mayor Clifford first elected in November of 1987. He attend rehearsals and the Atlantic wardisland.ca/artsgrants Lee’s final council meeting, during was elected as the 45th Mayor of which Deputy Mayor Mike Duffy Charlottetown in November of 2003 unveiled the portrait of Charlottetown’s and re-elected as Mayor in the 2006, longest serving Mayor. As is tradition, a 2010 and 2014 municipal elections. As portrait has been painted by local artist Mayor of Charlottetown, His Worship Call for Craft Entries Henry Purdy of Mayor Lee and has Clifford Lee is also a member of the been hung in Council Chambers at City Atlantic Caucus for the Federation of Eptek Art & Culture Centre, in partner - something handcrafted using PEI pine Hall, alongside Lee’s predecessors. The Canadian Municipalities, Federation of ship with the PEI Crafts Council, will a hundred years earlier or a metal - portrait is symbolic of Clifford Lee’s fif - PEI Municipalities and the Atlantic host the 2019 edition of Celebration of worker may be inspired by the bones teen years of service as Mayor of the Mayors Congress. Craft in the summer of 2019. This is a of a PEI animal. City of Charlottetown. The public is invited to view the por - similar undertaking to the 2003, 2007, The exhibition is open to Island Prior to being elected as Mayor, he trait during business hours of City Hall 2011, and 2015 editions of the fine craft craftspeople, both amateur and profes - served as a Councillor for fifteen years, at 199 Queen Street, Charlottetown. exhibitions organized by this same part - sional. The deadline for Expressions of nership. The theme for the coming exhib - Interest is January 11, 2019. Prizes will it is PEI’s natural history. Eptek Centre be awarded for the top three entries. invites entries from the general public, as Jurors will be looking for special crafted well as members of the PEI Crafts pieces rather than work that might be Council, for this special exhibition. regularly offered in shops. In addition to The exhibition will showcase the craftsmanship, other criteria are innova - wide variety of craft produced on the tive design, skillful execution of the con - Island. Celebration of Craft 2019, enti - cept, and uniqueness. All pieces should tled P.E.I. Nature Inspires Craft will be a be new work, functional, inspired by the juried exhibition. All artisans are asked selected artifact, and ready for display. to select an artifact as inspiration for All work must be finished and present - their piece. Images of handcrafted arti - ed at Eptek Centre in Summerside by facts made from PEI-based materials mid-May 2019. The exhibition will be on and a variety of other items from PEI’s display from June until October. natural history will be provided to All interested artisans should contact inspire. The new work is not expected Eptek Centre to submit an expression of to be a replica of the original piece nor interest by email at [email protected] and does it have to be in the same medium provide artisan’s name, postal and e-mail or materials. For example, a new addresses, phone number, and medium. hooked mat might be inspired by For details, please call 902-888-8373. The BUZZ January 2019 Page 27 Gallery at The Guild Confederation Centre Art Gallery work/shift Sequential thinking Serial arrangements at the gallery

Accordion album of 12 gelatin silver photographs mounted on embossed handmade paper

The tradition of artists working in serial— Photographer Shari Hatt, meanwhile, a sequence of pieces—is the focus of a has made numerous series of pet dog new exhibition at the Confederation portraits and the selection featured is Centre Art Gallery. Entitled Serial her 1999 series. These pieces all have a Arrangements , this exhibition features bright green backdrop, square format, seven groups of artworks, each extend - and white frames across 50 portraits, ing the viewers engagement with the leaving the close-up framing of each 2014-Daniel-Ficza-&-son-Lorenz-PEI artist’s process and subjects. dog’s face to reveal their engaging “personalities.” work/shift: A portrait of labour, value on ideas such as value, obsolescence, Curated from the Gallery’s permanent and sustainability is on view to January and local sustainability. collection, the exhibition includes three Next case over, Bruce Campbell used 19 at the Gallery at The Guild in monoprints from the Waterworks series serial imagery in the four canvases that Charlottetown. Artists showing their work in this exhi - by Stacey Spiegel, who equated the comprise Every True Islander, 1987, in bition are: Sam Kinsley, Vancouver; printmaking to a “mapping of fluidity.” response to the heated debate over a Photography, sculpture, poetry, drawing Martin Weinhold, Berlin; Zachary The association is underscored by the fixed link joining Prince Edward Island and video combine in this show, to create Gough, Halifax; Laura Jean Forrester, inclusion of sections of metal printing to the mainland in advance of the 1988 a portrait of our evolving work environ - Halifax; Ruth Skinner, Toronto; and plates showing traces of maps or charts. plebiscite. His imagery is based on a ment. Featuring work from artists work - John MacKenzie, Charlottetown. stamp used in the latter half of the 1880s ing in or concerned with this region, this Curator is Island artist Sarah Saunders. The Long Series of paintings on paper to promote a south shore tunnel as the exhibit provides an opportunity to reflect Sponsors are ArtsVest—Regis Duffy. by Stephen B. MacInnis is represented means to provide a continuous commu - by 50 exhibits—seven in frames, a mile - nication link with the mainland. stone text piece made on completion of the first 500 works in this ongoing Serial Arrangements is now on display, series, and the storage container holding showing until March 10, 2019 in the Family Sundays the remaining stack of 42 works. Fred S. and Ogden Martin Concourse Gallery display cases. The Confederation Centre Art Gallery In a nearby display case, Dominique in Charlottetown is inviting Island Cruchet’s exhibited album, Panmure families to gather the kids for Sundays Island Pow Wow Portraits, 1997, con - filled with art exploration. These are tains 12 gelatin silver prints. These pho - taking place the last Sunday of every tographs can be compared to three late month from January 27 to April 28, 17th century German woodcuts depict - with new themes every month based ing Indigenous figures in America, on the Gallery’s exhibitions. attributed to G.M. Funcken. The earlier The first event in January takes inspi - collages based the Gallery’s Sandra prints are whimsical and the latter real - ration from Halifax-based artist Mitchell Meigs’s The Basement Paintings exhibi - istic portraits. Wiebe’s exhibition (VampSites). There tion, weaving for the Who’s Your will be a scavenger hunt through the Mother? works and, origami based on Brian Groombridge’s curious work, techni-colour whimsical artworks and nature. Comets Tell of Great Distances then people will be given drawing mate - To learn more about Family Sundays, Traveled, is in five parts, presenting the rials to create portal designs and charac - contact Kate Sharpley at ksharpley@con - viewer with a single date per sheet. The ters based on their dreams. Plus, each federationcentre.com. The events take font used for each year is particular to month there will be light refreshments, place from 1:30 to 3:00 pm and it’s com - the date recorded while the title hints at thanks to the support of Friends of pletely free. There’s no need to sign up the fact that these dates are the years Confederation Centre of the Arts. beforehand and it’s offered in English when Halley’s Comet was observed The following months include colour and French. from Earth. Page 28 The BUZZ January 2019 Make a contribution Confederation Centre Art Gallery Confed Centre exhibition encourages contributions to University of Baghdad Library Cute as a… 12th year for button making event

The CCOA Gallery in Charlottetown is bringing back “Cute as a…” for its 12th year, so it’s time to start plan - ning your miniature button art and get ready to collect.

“This is the chance for people to showcase their artistic talents in wearable art,” says Kate Sharpley, the visual arts educator with the Gallery.

“Cute as a…” asks artistically-mind - ed people to submit their button art between January 4 to February 1, following certain guidelines. This includes ensuring the artwork is submitted as a circle and the button Confederation Centre visual arts educator Kate Sharpley (left) exchanges a white book template can be found online. It with Tamara Steele, one of the contributors to the project. can’t include self-promotional material Winners win five free buttons of their or copy-righted and must be submitted own design, as well as 15 other assorted Wafaa Bilal’s 168:01 exhibition, now on have offered to help order in these in a certain format. buttons. display at the Confederation Centre Art educational texts. Gallery, provides an insight into the cul - There are 19 winners who’ll be chosen “We want to encourage the production tural loss that occurred during the Iraq Once Wafaa Bilal’s exhibition closes on by a group of judges, plus the best-sell - of art in the community and to give peo - War and provides people a chance to January 20, all of the books will be gath - ing button design from last year will be ple the chance to network with fellow help with the rebuild. People are encour - ered and sent to Baghdad. If you or your brought back. Those 20 buttons will be artists on P.E.I.,” adds Kate Sharpley. aged to contribute books from a set list organization are interested in donating featured during the trading event on that are being sent to the University of books, contact the Art Gallery’s Tamara Friday, March 1 at 7 pm. The event is For information, interested parties can Baghdad’s Library. Steele at 628-6111 or email tsteele@con - free, but button packs will cost $5. Then email Kate Sharpley at ksharpley@ federationcentre.com. it’s time to trade. People are encouraged confederationcentre.com and visit The 168:01 exhibition includes book - to interact with fellow button-enthusi - confederationcentre.com/whats- shelves filled with empty, white tomes, asts and try to collect the complete set. on/cute-as-a-2/. or shells of books. These symbolize the loss that took place, as well as the rebirth. Included is a specific wish list of Dining in the Dark books, such as educational texts, which Dining in the Dark offers an evening of would replace what was lost from the DiverseCity 2019 calendar available exceptional food, wine, inspiration and collection of the university’s Fine Arts department. Members of the public are blindfolds March 1 beginning at 6 pm. asked to either drop off a book from It’s not unusual to close your eyes and their own collection (from the list), savour a bite of your favourite dish, but donate money to buy a book from the have you ever consumed an entire meal list, or order one directly from Amazon. that way—replacing sight with touch, If someone drops off a text or makes a taste and texture? Based on a restaurant donation, they can exchange their con - concept popularized in Paris and New tribution for one of the white tomes off York, Dining in the Dark is a signature the shelf. The hope is that, over time, all CNIB event where diners experience a of the white shells will be replaced by meal without the use of their sight. these donated books. Participants wear blindfolds for a sen - sory experience in which they can Kate Sharpley is the Gallery’s visual explore their meal in a whole new way. arts educator and has been coordinat - On March 1 the ninth annual Dining in ing this unique project’s integration at the Dark will take place at the Holland the Centre. College Culinary Institute in Charlottetown. The evening will “If you can imagine going into your include a three-course meal, wine, and local library and not having access to of course, blindfolds. Guests will have books or access to that information, how the chance to bid on auction item would that make you feel?” she offers. prizes, and hear from inspiring individ - “This exhibition raises the awareness of uals who will share their experiences a place in our world that has lost that The PEI Association for Newcomers to all proceeds go towards the 2019 living with vision loss. Tickets are $100 access, and in some small way that Canada has produced a fundraising cal - DiverseCity Festivals. Calendars are Canadians can help, I think that’s really (income tax receipt will be issued for a endar for 2019 to support the available at the PEI Association for important.” portion of ticket price) and all proceeds DiverseCity Multicultural Festivals in Newcomers to Canada located at 49 go towards making a difference in the Charlottetown, on June 23, Montague on Water Street, Charlottetown, at Pam & So far, there have been six books and lives of Islanders who are blind or par - July 14, and Alberton on July 21. The Joe’s in the Confederation Court Mall, four cash donations contributed to this tially sighted. For ticket informtion con - Association has selected some of the and at the Charlottetown Farmers exhibition. Some local bookstores, such tact Pat Hilchey at [email protected] best images from the past twelve years Market on Saturdays from 4S Catering. as the Bookmark in Charlottetown, or 566-2580. of DiverseCity. Calendars are $25 and [email protected] The BUZZ January 2019 Page 29 Sultan, Kim Naumann, Terry Dunton Stevensen, Anne MacKay and Wayne Barrett. Mon –Fri 9 –5, Sat 9 –4 year round. [email protected]. 525 North River Legacy fund Exhibits Rd, Ch’town. 368-3494 Confederation Centre Art Eptek Art & Culture Centre Dental association donates to Dr. Gerry Barrett endowment Gallery Reveal>Conceal: a survey of PEI contemporary Wafaa Bilal: 168:01 to Jan 20; Mitchell Wiebe: artists features work in a variety of medi - VampSites to Mar 3; The Ronald Bloore ums and will be on display through Jan. Conservation Project to Jan 13; Serial This exhibition is curated by this town is Arrangements curated from the Gallery’s small, presented in partnership with The Guild, and made possible thanks to the permanent collection to Mar 10; Sandra support of Innovation PEI through the Meigs: The Basement Paintings to Mar 17; Culture Action Plan. Also on display to Jan Who’s Your Mother? Women Artists of P.E.I., 6 is Prince County’s Military History featur - 1964 to the present to Jun 1. Daily 9 am –5 ing artifacts and images from the Canadian pm. www.confederationcentre.com. Forces Base in Summerside and the Royal Confederation Centre, 145 Richmond St, Canadian Air Force Station in Mount Ch’town. 628-6142 Pleasant, and rarely seen images from the Cornwall Library Art Gallery top-secret No. 24 Radar Detachment in Annual Youth Art Show runs to Jan 4. Jan 8 Tignish. Following that exhibit, another at 7 pm is the opening of Zoe Nichols’ exhibit will be on display in the lobby fea - exhibit, What Lays in My Soul , a mixed turing the album artwork from this year’s media collection of semi-realistic drawings Music PEI album of the year nominees, to coincide with Music PEI Week. Don’t miss and paintings. Contact the Library for info Dr. Mike Connolly (2nd from right), President of the Dental Association of PEI presents a the permanent exhibition on the history on displaying in the gallery. Tue 1 –8:30 cheque in the amount of $152,000 to John Robinson, President of the Community Foundation pm, Wed 1 –5:30 pm, 6:00 –8:30 pm, and architecture of Summerside. An on-site of PEI (2nd from left). Looking on in the photo are Kent Hudson, Executive Director of the Thur –Sat 9:30 am –12:30 pm, 1 –5:30 pm. FB gift shop carries only Island art and craft, Community Foundation of PEI (far left) and Dr. Brian Barrett, Executive Director of the Cornwall Public Library, PEI. Cornwall and books on local themes. Eptek is a site Dental Association of PEI (far right). Town Hall, off TCH, Cornwall. 629-8415 of the PEI Museum and Heritage Found. Tue –Fri 10 am –to 4 pm, Sun 12 –4 pm The Dental Association of PEI (DAPEI) The first purpose of the fund is to award Details Fine Art Gallery (closed Jan 1). FB EptekCentre; recently announced a donation in the a scholarship to an Island student Gallery: Ron Arvidson, P. John Burden, www.peimuseum.com. 130 Heather Moyse amount of $152,000 to the Dr. Gerry enrolled in a Dentistry program at Holly Caldwell, Canoe Cove Glass, Kevin Dr, S’side. 888-8373 Barrett DAPEI Legacy Fund endowment. Dalhousie University who is achieving high marks and is actively involved in Cook, Grace Curtis, Katharine Dagg, Gallery @ The Guild Wendell Dennis, David Garcia Jimenez, The endowment was established at the volunteer activities. Jamie Germaine, Elaine Harrison, Jessica work/shift: A portrait of labour, value and sus - Community Foundation of PEI in 2016 Hutchinson Pottery, Island Stoneware, tainability is on view to Jan 19 featuring in honour of Dr. Gerry Barrett, an The second component of the fund has esteemed long-time Island dentist. Sandi Komst, Heather M. Larter, Wendy photography, sculpture, poetry, drawing been established to provide services and Manning, Monica Macdonald, Heather and video by Sam Kinsley, Martin programs to benefit dental patients in There are two key components to the Millar, Connie O’Brien, PEI Smoke Fired Weinhold, Zachary Gough, Laura Jean financial need and this is where the Dr. Gerry Barrett DAPEI Legacy Fund. majority of the funds will be utilized. Pottery, Pottery by the Sea, Dr. Paul A. Forrester, Ruth Skinner, and John Price, Arlene Rice, Susana Rutherford, Ben MacKenzie. Curator is Sarah Saunders. F. Stahl, Richard Vickerson. Maritime www.theguildpei.com. Queen & artists: Bronwyn Arundel Pottery, Mark Richmond, Ch’town. 620-3333 Brennan, Kate Brown Georgallis, Gale PEI Crafts Council Gallery Generation XX expands Colpitts-Abbey, Doretta Groenendyk, Gallery of the PEI Crafts Council. Juried After two decades of working with at- Government of PEI is contributing Michael Khoury, Kiln Art Glass, Peter work by Island artists, artisans. 98 Water risk youth, Generation XX of $50,000 through the Department of Kinsella, Mary Jane Lundy, Shelley St, Charlottetown. 892-5152 Summerside is renovating its facility to Rural and Regional Development. Mitchell, Susan Paterson, Susan Robertson expand its skill development programs, Generation XX was created in 1996 as Pottery, Gail Rhyno, Bill Rogers, Kath & Acadian Museum of P.E.I. providing a safe and effective means to a centre for at-risk youth to learn, devel - Robert Rutherford, Anna Syperek. On view are the permanent exhibition and engage its members in the community. op and socialize in a community that is National/international: Ayala Bar Jewelry, video The Island Acadians: The Story of a The governments of Canada and Prince their own. Generation XX Inc. has John Bowdren, Anne Marie Chagnon People which feature the story of the Edward Island are supporting the received several awards for its contribu - Jewelry, Four Seasons Jewelry, Hanson & Acadians of PEI since 1720 and celebrating upgrades, enabling the organization to tion to youth in the area through its var - Kastles Glass, Robert Held Glass, Victoria the vitality of today’s Island Acadian com - continue its work with youth to help ious programs: after-school mentoring, Kovaleva, Rebecca Krupke, Eleanor munity. Acadian genealogy resources them become productive members of summer camps, food preparation and Lowden, Carol Malcolm, Colin Page, Faye available to researchers. A gift shop offers the community. many others. Youth of the centre take on Rogers, Jean-Claude Roy, Dianna Shyne, Acadian books, in French and English, CDs Through its Innovative Communities responsibilities within the organization Soapstone Carvings, Arte Vargas Glass, of Acadian music, Acadian flags, and sou - Fund, ACOA is providing a non- including representation on the Board of Holly Yashi Jewelry. Designer jewelry, art, venirs. A PEI Museum and Heritage site. repayable contribution of $297,500 to Directors as well as assisting with strate - glass, pottery. Daily 10 am to 6 pm. Open Mon-Fri 9:30 am –5:00 pm, Sun 1 –4 Generation XX Inc. for the project. The gic planning and daily operations. Detailsfineart.com. 166 Richmond St, pm. Miscouche, Rte 2. 432-2880. Ch’town. 892-2233 Ellen’s Creek Gallery MacNaught History Centre Lebanese New Years Levee Gala Works by Henry Purdy C.M., RCA, Sylvia and Archives Ridgway, Maurice Bernard, Lindsay Discover the Island, Discover the Artist , works The Canadian Lebanese Association of club percussionists in the world. Belly Walker, Pam Ling, Marie McMahon- of The Red Sands Photo Club, is part of the PEI presents it 56th annual Lebanese dancer Miryam Khoury is also returning Young, Lionel Stevensen, P. John Burden, ongoing Sixty Days of Fame series. Show Levee on January 12. The Lebanese New to perform at the Gala. John Cox, David Garcia Jimenez, Daphne will hang Jan 3 –31, 2019. Archival staff will Years Levee Gala will be held in the The evening will feature a full Irving RCA, Ambika Gail Rutherford, Greg assist in the use of the genealogical Grand Ballroom of the Delta Prince authentic Lebanese buffet including Garand, Jim Steadman, Louise Mould, resources by appt. Tue –Sat, 10 am –4 pm. Edward Hotel in Charlottetown. hummus, tabouli, kibbee, grape leaves, Scott O'Neal, Ray Doiron, Julia Purcell, [email protected], Guest Fadi Kod is returning to enter - cabbage rolls and sweets. Karl McKeeman, Kim Jabbour, Betty www.culturesummerside.com. 75 Spring tain the crowd. Fadi, who plays der - Call 1-855-355-3833 to buy tickets. Jenkins, Linda Shaw Packard, Adam St, Summerside. 432-1332 bakeh, is one of the most recognized www.clapei.ca Page 30 The BUZZ January 2019 Funding Junior Achievement mation/communities-land-and-environ - The governments of Canada and PEI are ment/projects-under-environmental- supporting Junior Achievement of PEI #1 review-undertakings. The regulations are (JAPEI) in engaging with PEI youth to being developed. Public consultations will develop their interest in running a business, take place before they are implemented. build leadership skills and become produc - COMMUNITY Mental health and addictions tive members of the workforce. ACOA is The PEI government has announced a $100 providing a non-repayable contribution of million investment over 5 years to develop $152,602 to Junior Achievement of PEI. The mental health and addictions facilities. Government of PEI is contributing $46,800 Government is investing approx $450,000 from Dept of Economic Dev and Tourism. this fiscal year to carry out the infrastruc - New Health PEI CEO ture planning for new program sites and Denise Lewis Fleming has been appointed facilities. The more detailed infrastructure the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of plan will include specific locations, pro - Health PEI. Ms. Lewis Fleming has been posed designs and budgets for each compo - Acting CEO since May of 2018, and brings nent. New infrastructure will be phased in extensive strategic, operational and policy over the next 5 years appreciating that some development experience to the position. components, such as the mental health and Denise has over 26 years of experience in addictions emergency department and hos - the public service. The CEO provides pital, will take longer to build. strategic leadership to ongoing system healthpei.ca/mentalhealthandaddictions transformation and ensures the continued Wintertide Decorating organizational focus on quality, patient The City of Charlottetown recently safety, and continuous improvement. thanked all the residents that participated Montague mental health clinic or nominated properties for the Wintertide A new mental health walk-in clinic in Holiday Home Decorating Contest. Montague at the Community Mental Cuso Alumni Ambassador Properties were scored on the use of natur - al materials, lighting, creativity with mate - Health Office (126 Douses Rd) is open Thur Marian White of Tracadie was recently named Alumni Ambassador for Cuso rials and overall design. The top three scor - from 4 –8 pm to help Islanders dealing with International, Canada’s volunteer sending organization. This new role will ing properties are: 116 Barbour Circle, 27 anxiety, depression, and other mental see her connect with former Cuso volunteers, promote working overseas Dorchester Street, 10 Horseshoe Boulevard. health issues. healthpei.ca/mentalhealth, and organize an annual gathering for Cuso alumni. Ms White who volun - A special shout out is given to the property 1-800-218-2885. teered with Cuso in Asia, Africa and Latin America encourages Islanders to at 6 Beach Street. Winning properties look for jobs at cusointernational.org. Engage PEI received a gift basket. Through Engage PEI, Islanders continue to WCB Grant Program lend their voice to provincial agencies, Community Legal Information Association, PEI or country to remotely deliver care for The Workers Compensation Board of PEI boards and commissions. Three Islanders PEI Rape and Sexual Assault Centre and in-patients. Nine physicians are participat - has announced that 8 PEI organizations were appointed this month to two provin - Women’s Network PEI with funding to ing in the pilot, including 3 physicians have been awarded grants through the cial government councils. Environmental support their projects. The Violence from PEI. . new WCB Grant Program. The program Advisory Council has appointed Marcia Against Women Prevention Grant is provides financial supports for workplace Hooper and Steven Watts. The Regional administered by Interministerial Women’s Stewart Memorial Home innovation and training and education. Economic Advisory Council (West) has Secretariat. The new Stewart Memorial Home in Tyne Projects are evaluated on their idea, appointed Andrew Ramsay. Up to 20 Valley offers long-term and respite care impact, achievability, and alignment with vacancies may be available monthly. The Family Home Centres and improved services for Prince County the WCB strategic priorities of enhancing Learning Partners Advisory Council, the Capital grants of up to $15,000 are available seniors. The new facility has 22 long-term workplace safety culture and improving Poverty Reduction Council, and Social to Family Home Centres which are licensed care beds and 2 respite care beds, grouped return-to-work outcomes. Over $435,000 Assistance Appeal Board, are seeking early childhood programs for home renova - in 2 households, each containing 12 private was awarded for the projects, and they fea - members. Vacancies, application: princeed - tions and the purchase of furniture and rooms with washrooms, and home-like liv - ture a range of different ideas and span wardisland.ca/engagepei-vacancies equipment. Quality improvement grants of ing and dining areas. Space has been allo - across a variety of industries. A list of up to $8,000 are being offered to enhance cated for a new senior’s day program, and recipients and projects can be found at Orthopedic Intervention programming and create infant spaces. for families who are supporting residents wcb.pe.ca/information/grantprogram. Training grants are available to support in palliative care within the facility. health - A new Orthopedic Intervention Clinic is Next intake for the program is March 2019. home child care providers with training pei.ca/longtermcare led by a nurse practitioner with specialized See criteria at and licensing requirements. Info: princeed - training who collaborates with PEI’s ortho - Upgrade energy efficiency wcb.pe.ca/information/grantprogram. pedic surgeons and was made possible wardisland.ca/familyhomecentre The energy efficiency loan program pro - through a $225,800 government investment Volunteer for 55+ Games Remote Patient Monitoring vides low interest financing to home own - over two fiscal years. The City of Charlottetown will host the 55+ Health PEI recently expanded the Remote ers who are interested in reducing energy Winter Games from Feb 18 –23 at venues Reducing greenhouse gases Patient Monitoring program capacity to 45 costs by completing renovations or adding throughout the city. Members of the 55+ patients thanks to a partnership with more energy efficient equipment like heat The PEI Federation of Agriculture has Games Society and City Staff are looking Canada Health Infoway and an investment pumps. Finance PEI has set aside $7.5 mil - signed an agreement with the PEI Dept of for 4 or 5 volunteers to join the organizing of $285,000. Islanders diagnosed with heart lion to support successful applications to Communities, Land and Environment to committee for these games. The main roles failure or COPD can self refer to the pro - the program, which will be led by conduct a project to identify and promote needed are: Chairperson; Event Chair gram by calling 1-844-402-6700 or emailing efficiencyPEI. The interest rate for success - ways of reducing or removing greenhouse Coordinators; Communications [email protected]. ful applicants will be 5% and the max loan gas emissions on farms. The project is Coordinator; and Ceremonies Coordinator. size is $10,000. Info: www.efficiencypei.ca expected to be completed at a cost of Tele-rounding Individuals interested in being involved $98,500, funded through the federal Low Health PEI and the Medical Society of PEI Environmental Protection Act should be able to attend weekday meet - Carbon Economy Leadership Fund, an ele - collaborated with Canadian telemedicine Amendments to the Environmental ings; must be available during the week of ment of the Pan-Canadian Framework on provider, Maple, to pilot Canada’s first- Protection Act have been introduced in the the games; should have some experience in Clean Growth and Climate Change. ever tele-rounding model to support in- PEI legislature to provide for regulations to organizing events; and, an interest in activ - Protecting women patient care at Western Hospital in formalize the environmental assessment ities for seniors, and the field of sport and recreation. If interested, contact The provincial Violence Against Women Alberton. Maple’s tele-rounding platform process. The public can review documents Christopher Drummond at Prevention Grant has awarded the allows Canadian physicians who are of proposed projects undergoing assess - [email protected]. Aboriginal Women’s Association, licensed in PEI but located in other areas of ment at princeedwardisland.ca/en/infor - The BUZZ January 2019 Page 31 The Cove Journal by JoDee Samuelson A gift of Island poetry This old house The Feet of Blue Herons If you happen to live in another town, Or country, or even galaxy As dim and distant in time as in space From these words, this language, the narrow Range of pitch across its plosive phonemes, Do not worry if you’ve never heard of me.

I only make things of quiet lies arranged To describe the folding and unfolding Wings and limbs continually attempt In lust and flight and contemplation; I have layered these in slow variations One atop another for year after year.

Do not attempt to distinguish them, one from Along the shore where the highway turtle—washed up on shore: it wasn’t Another: If you do, you may see the seams, makes a gentle s-curve as it dips and supposed to happen. crosses the brook, there stood an impos - For instance, where I have placed marshes ing house with steeply pitched roof, gin - Things that aren’t supposed to happen Between the slopes of hills and the sea; you may gerbread trim and wide shady veranda. It do happen. Take that fierce storm in Peer, puzzled, at how I hold it together, was the envy of all the farmhouses November when the wind roared across around, for none of them had such a the Island like an out-of-control freight Pinned with the feet of blue herons in shallows. grand polished maple staircase, or chan - train. That wasn’t supposed to happen delier in the front parlour, or front door either. It was a shock being without elec - You may only live down the street from me adorned with a ruby red and deep cobalt tricity for so long—it was almost like blue stained glass window. seeing that old house tilted into its cellar. And smile when we pass in the evening under The soldering moon I use to fasten This grand old house knew what it was But that storm did remind us of what it All the crows to the harbour after sunset to be a house. Its roof was strong and is to be human, and what we really straight. It had plenty of windows with need for survival: water, food, light, And still not know my name, nor I yours, and yet a view. The deep cellar could be filled warmth—and company. Someone to We both know the sound of gulls at turn of tide. with tons of potatoes, and its foundation keep an eye on us. Offer opinions. of hand-hewn sandstone blocks never Lend a hand. Look up at the roof for But I can tell you it doesn’t matter budged. A hand pump stood conve - missing shingles. niently outside the back door, and Who we know. Or if these are my lies or yours. across the yard at a suitable distance a Fortunately we have plenty of neighbors What matters is the sound of separation: huge hip-roofed barn completed the pic - who are always ready to do just that. As An endless tearing like the night by stars ture of prosperity. For more than a hun - always, Christmas in the Cove has been dred years, through gales, torrential filled with folks going out of their way Turning in it, or the friction of feathers rains and gentle earthquakes, the old to raise money for worthwhile causes, to Slowly pulled apart by gravity. house stood straight and tall. Fearless. feed and entertain one another, to keep things going. Our foundation holds! Imagine, then, what happens to such a Long may it continue. Happy New Year! John MacKenzie. Mumbling Jack, 2017 (mumblinjack.wordpress.com). place when the owners are gone for good and no one notices the bits of PEI poet laureate Deirdre Kessler selects a poem a month by an Island poet for asphalt shingles scattered on the lawn readers of The Buzz. after a gale. Then a door blows open and uninvited guests (mice and squir - New Rotary Club project rels) pay a call and decide to stay. A new three-year project, entitled How quickly and effortlessly nature Food Empowerment of Kenyan Farm retakes the places that humans so Women, is being launched by the painstakingly created. Rotary Club of Charlottetown Royalty on PEI. Farmers Helping Farmers will Year after year we have watched this provide the project with their proud old house grow tired and humble. resources and technical expertise now Posts slipped and the veranda began to in Kenya. Rotary club member sag. The back porch—once full of boots Winston Johnston, a lifetime achieve - and other trappings of farm life—fell ment member of Farmers Helping away. Enterprising youths set fire to the Farmers spent three years getting this kitchen. Someone removed the front project started and approved. The door, stained glass window and all. Rotary Clubs of Charlottetown Then sometime last summer, one fine Royalty, Summerside, Kentville, day with nothing at all apparently going Wolfville-Mudcreek, Rotary District of on, the foundation cracked and the 7820 (PEI, NS, NL, and St. Pierre & house fell into the cellar. Just like that. It Miquelon) and Rotary International ceased being a proper house, and seeing are all contributing to the $87,900 pro - it all tipped over felt something like find - ject. For details visit ing a porpoise—or a thousand-pound farmershelpingfarmers.ca Page 32 The BUZZ January 2019 Donation to Jumpstart 11 at 6 pm. Families, singles, adults, kids, Maritime NHL’ers for Kids has presented a teens are welcome. Please RSVP by Jan 7 by cheque for $15,000 to the PEI Chapter of #2 calling 892-8999. Interested bowlers must Jumpstart. Jumpstart helps kids in financial register and pre-pay at the office (HMCS need participate in organized sports and Queen Charlotte, 210 Water St, physical activities by assisting with the costs COMMUNITY Charlottetown). The event takes place at associated with registration, equipment runs 12 weeks starting the week of Jan 8. training about volunteer responsibilities, The Alley, 200 Richmond St, and/or transportation. Maritime NHL’ers Participants will receive a fitness test the first taxes, and how to use the tax software. You Charlottetown. 892-8999 for Kids is supported by Co-Presenting and last week of the program, separated by can register to become a CVITP volunteer Canoe Cove New Year Levee Sponsors, Canadian Tire and Scotiabank 12 weeks of supervised aerobic and strength by calling 1-855-516-4405 or emailing Everyone is invited to the New Year Levee together with over 30 Supporting Sponsors training. All exercise will take place in the [email protected]. at the Old Canoe Cove School on Jan 1. The and 33 corporate golf teams. Active Living Lab spaces in UPEI’s Steel Canada.ca/taxes-volunteer Levee will take place from 11 am –1 pm and Building, Charlottetown. Parking is free. No will include delicious treats made by your Holland College courses experience is necessary. Info/to sign up: Grief Support Drop in friends and neighbours in Canoe Cove. The Holland College is offering a variety of Travis Saunders, [email protected]. Grief Support Drop in takes place the 3rd credit courses in Business, Computer Thur of the month at 7 pm at Palliative Levee was given the Award for Rural Studies, Health, and Community Studies. A Knitting For Mission Care Center, 93 Murchison Lane, Levee of the Year in 2018. course of particular interest next semester is The Anglican Parish of Summerside will Charlottetown (just past the QEH and Prepare for emergency Youth Substance Abuse and Addictions, an hold their Knitting for Mission knit-ins Sherwood Home). Info: Blanche, 368-4347 EMO PEI offers a presentation entitled 72 offering of the Child Youth Care Worker through the winter and spring at St Mary’s or Willard, 368-4064 Hour Emergency Preparedness on being program. It examines current issues in the Anglican Church Hall, 74 Summer St, prepared to care for yourself and your fam - field of substance use and abuse and pro - Summerside. The group meets on the 1st NDP PEI Happy Hour ily during an emergency. With continuing vides an overview of terminology, theories and 3rd Wed of the month, beginning Jan 2, storms and power outages being prepared of addiction, psychoactive substances, treat - from 1 –3 pm. Knit items are donated to local can make a world of difference. Course ment options, treatment resources and pre - manors, hospitals and those in need. All takes place Jan 24 at 6:30 pm at O’Leary vention strategies. The skills required to knitting or crocheting enthusiasts welcome. Public Library, 18 Community St. O’Leary. become a competent helper for those who [email protected], 888-2234 859-8788 struggle with use and abuse of substances Open House will be discussed, with emphasis on the role Seniors Active Living Centre Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is of the Child Youth Care professional. It will Seniors Active Living Centre at Bell Aliant hosting an open house Jan 24 at 3:30 pm at run 6 –9 pm on Wed Jan 26 –April 24. Centre, UPEI, Charlottetown, has events their new location at the PEI Farm Center, Courses such as those related to Early through Jan: Jan 1 New Year’s Levee 420 University Ave, Charlottetown with Childhood Care and Education are in high 12:30 –2:00 pm; Jan 3 and 17 Crib tourna - the new PEI Program Director, Lanna demand, so early registration is recom - ment at 9:15 am; Jan 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31 Campbell, and other NCC staff and sup - mended. hollandcollege.com, info@holland - Auction tournaments at 12:45 pm; Jan 8 porters. 892-3608 college.com, 1-800-446-5265 and 22 Euchre tournament at 12:45 pm; Jan Collège de l’Île registration Youth in Trades Program 9 Brown Bag Lunch at 11:30 am with Pat Murray speaking on balance and mobility; By taking advantage of a new early bird Are you interested in exploring a career in Jan 10 last day to register for LEAP paint - registration option for certain programs at carpentry, electrical, plumbing, or weld - NDP PEI Happy Hour takes place at 5 pm ing classes; Jan 24 Brown Bag Lunch at Collège de l’Île, future students will be ing? Construction Association of PEI Youth Jan 11 at Haviland Club, 2 Haviland St., 11:30 am with Dave Blacquiere on Fire entered to win a $3,000 tuition credit. To in Trades Program 2019 will host 2 infor - Ch'town. Guest is Gary Burrill, NS NDP Safety. 628-8388 participate in the contest, individuals must mation sessions for youth 16-30 who are Leader. Enjoy chili, homemade bread, register as full-time students by Dec 31, unemployed or working 20 hours or less music, and auctions. Tickets are available Premiere Toastmasters meet per week. Info sessions will be held Feb 6 2018, for the following programs which from Joe Byrne or 892-1930. Premier Toastmasters meet every Wed to at 9 am at Lions Bingo Hall, Connolly St, start in Sept 2019: bilingual administrative June, from 6–8 pm in Rm 149 Royalty Charlottetown (by Value Village) and at assistant, accounting clerk, resident care A Course in Miracles Centre, 40 Enman Crescent, Charlottetown. Holland College Waterfront Campus Rm # worker, human services and youth worker. Every Fri at 7 pm a group meets for an in Guests and new members welcome. Guest TBD, Summerside. Youth in Trades paid For contest rules and to participate, visit depth study and discussion of the text “A Nights will be held in Room 125 on: Jan 9 classroom time runs Feb 25-April 19. Paid collegedelile.ca. Course in Miracles” at 22 Garfield St in featuring Cathleen MacKinnon,presenting work experience runs April 22-July 26. To Charlottetown. Info: Jimmy at 566-1859 or on programs/services available through apply for the Youth in Trades Program Join Environmental Coalition email [email protected] Go!PEI; Jan 16 with Chijioke Amadi pre - attend the information session in The Environmental Coalition of PEI invites senting on Diversity and Motivation; Jan 23 Charlottetown or Summerside on Feb 6 at 9 you to become a member and support the Beginners Bridge with Minister of Health & Wellness, Hon. am. [email protected], 394-3361 work they do through Macphail Woods Beginners Bridge will be held in the Robert Mitchell. 626-3798 and their other initiatives. Simply purchase Alzheimer Awareness Library at The Mount, Mount Edward Rd, Charlottetown, on Mon from 1:30 –3:30 pm The Council of Canadians a membership that fits your lifestyle. You The annual Alzheimer Awareness beginning Jan 14 for 8 weeks. Info: Barb, The Council of Canadians is a non-profit can also get involved through volunteer - Conference will take place Jan 24 from 9 [email protected] environmental activist group that advo - ing, joining their board, or attending any of am –3 pm at Murchison Centre, 17 St. Pius cates for clean water, fair trade, green ener - their meetings or public events. All mem - X Ave, Charlottetown. It is designed to PEI Sociable Singles gy, public health care, and a vibrant berships receive a charitable tax receipt. To provide meaningful learning opportunities PEI Sociable Singles is a non-profit, non- democracy. Council of Canadians Atlantic become a member donate online at for caregivers, individuals living with denominational, social group, with mem - Coordinator, Angela Giles will lead a train - www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/38167 or dementia, health care professionals and the bers age 40 and over. The group provides ing session with the local PEI Chapter on mail a cheque to ECOPEI, 81 Prince St, general public. The nationwide campaign the separated, divorced widowed, and Jan 12 (stormdate Jan 26). New members Charlottetown, PE C1A 4R3 or send an E- is “Yes, I live with dementia—Let me help unmarried with an opportunity to partici - are welcome. Contact your local Chapter transfer to [email protected]. you understand.” Pre-registration is pate in group and social activities. The at 368-7337 or FB. UPEI Active Living Lab required at www.awarenessconference.ca. group holds Meet & Greet Socials in the Info: [email protected], 628-2257 Researchers from UPEI’s Active Living Lab West Royalty Community Centre, corner of Activist women to meet are seeking people with breast cancer, or Volunteer to do tax returns Kirkdale Rd. and Lower Malpeque Rd, Rm The Women's Committee of the New 6, every Mon at 7 pm. Info: sociable_sin - Democratic Party of PEI will meet on Jan who have previously had breast cancer, to Volunteers are needed at a free tax clinic to [email protected]; 13 at 2 pm at 371 Kent St, Charlottetown. participate in a12-week exercise-training complete tax returns for eligible people in sites.google.com/site/peisociablesingles Topics for discussion include a bursary for program. Participants will perform a super - your community who have a modest activist women at UPEI and a pilot project vised exercise-training program, based on income and a simple tax situation. Some MFRC Glow Bowling on NDP women to be launched on their fitness, skill level, and personal inter - experience doing tax returns is helpful, but PEI Military Family Resource Centre International Women’s Day. New members ests. Participants must have been previously you will be given web-based or in-person diagnosed with breast cancer. The program invites you to a night of glow bowling Jan welcome. 892-1930 The BUZZ January 2019 Page 33 Future Builders UPEI Business students compete PEI Family Violence Prevention Services raises a million

Jacob Ezeard, Andrew Stetson, Ellen Ross, Ethan MacFadyen

A team from UPEI’s Faculty of Seniors Symposium on Electoral Business recently took 2nd place at the Alberta International Business Referendum Choices Competition, hosted by the The Voluntary Resource Centre (VRC) University of Alberta, Jasper. The invites seniors and others to a community competition featured teams from symposium entitled Referendum Choices: eleven universities from around the What do Seniors Want to Know? The event world. UPEI’s team was made up will be held at the Murphy’s Community of Jacob Ezeard (4th-year BBA, Centre, 200 Richmond Statetown January minor in economics), Ethan 26, 8:30 am –12:30 pm (stormdate February MacFadyen (3rd-year BBA, finance 2). Pre-register by January 19 with Sylvie specialization), Ellen Ross (3rd-year Arsenault at 368-7337 or email vrc@east - Valerie Docherty, Campaign Chair, Tina Pranger, PEI Family Violence Prevention Services BBA), and Andrew Stetson (3d-year link.ca. This symposium gives seniors an (PEI FVPS) Board Chair, and Danya O’Malley, PEI FVPS Executive Director BBA). Teams were tasked with opportunity to learn and share about the developing and presenting solu - two choices in the electoral referendum “We Did It” was the theme for a reception for years to come from their hard work tions to 2 cases, with 5 hours and 30 which will take place at the time of the next recently held by PEI Family Violence and the generosity of our donors.” hours respectively for each prepa - PEI election. The choices are: change to a Prevention Services (PEI FVPS). ration period. The teams with the new system, Mixed Member Proportional The endowment fund campaign is highest cumulative scores in their Representation or stay with the current sys - Almost two years ago, a small commit - called “Building Brighter Futures” and divisions were invited to the finals. tem, First Past the Post. tee, Chaired by Valerie Docherty, each contributor to the campaign is agreed to raise $1 million for an endow - known as a “Future Builder.” The recep - ment fund and the goal has been tion was held to announce that the goal reached. “Islanders are such generous had been met and to thank each person people and they understand the impor - and business who believed in the work tance of providing programs and ser - of this organization. Information on this vices to women and their children who campaign can be found at are experiencing violence in their lives,” fvps.ca/brighterfutures/ or by calling said Valerie Docherty. “I was very 894-3354, ext 222. pleased to lead this campaign and was very fortunate to have such a great PEI Family Violence Prevention Services group of committee members.” Inc. is a community volunteer organiza - tion, based on the principles justice, Danya O’Malley, Executive Director of equality and peace. They are dedicated PEI FVPS, has been with this organiza - to the eradication of physical, sexual, tion for 10 years and knows first hand and emotional violence in families what it is like to want to provide more through advocacy, prevention programs supports to their clients, yet budgets and the provision of quality services don’t always allow. The endowment designed to empower and support those fund means the organization will be able affected by family violence. to utilize a portion of the yearly interest to either expand or add new programs and services. She said, “There is currently tremendous pressure on staff to fundraise or seek foundation grants. Another source of guaranteed revenue takes some of that pressure off, enabling us to count on some dollars for programs that otherwise function year to year.”

The Chair of the Family Violence Prevention Services Board, Tina Pranger, couldn’t be more pleased with the suc - cess of the Committee and enjoyed working with the Committee to ensure the goal was met. “A big priority for the board is planning for the financial sus - tainability of the organization. This is a big achievement for a small, volunteer committee. The organization will benefit Page 34 The BUZZ January 2019 Irish Heritage Short Courses The Benevolent Irish Society Irish Heritage Short Courses will be held Mon at 7 pm in / Feb at Hon Edward Whelan Irish Cultural Centre, 582 North River Road, Readers Writers Writing Symposium Steven Mayoff is the judge and will be TALKS Charlottetown. They include: Irish The PEI Writers’ Guild will host a writing sharing writing tips. Steven Mayoff’s fic - Island Studies Lecture Traditional Music with Cian O Morain; symposium this summer. Sponsored by tion and poetry have appeared in liter - Celtic Spirituality with Patrick Fitzgerald; Innovation PEI, with the support of the ary journals in Canada and internation - Irish Family Names with Tony Dolan and University of Prince Edward Island and ally. His poetry collection, Swinging Irish History 1500 –Present with George Reading Town PEI, the Wild Threads Between Water And Stone, is to be pub - O’Connor. Info/to register: George, 566- Writing Symposium is open to writers of lished by Guernica Editions in 2019. The 3273 or [email protected] all levels from across Canada and takes winner will be featured on peiwriters - Architectural Lecture Series place August 23 to 25 with an opening guild.com and in their newsletter. They will receive a year’s membership to the The Architectural Lecture Series is present - reception the evening of August 22. PEI Writers’ Guild, and will be given the ed by the Institute for Architectural Author workshops will be facilitated highly-coveted Battle Tales trophy. Oh, Studies and Conservation annually. by established Canadian writers. Among and there’s a knighting ceremony. Stay Presentations this year are: Jan 7 Province those leading workshops include recent tuned to www.peiwritersguild.com for his House Restoration—A Treasure Parliamentary Poet Laureate George advice, information on how to enter the Preserved; Jan 14 Glenaladale House—An Elliott Clarke, fiction writer Anne contest, and for the battle prompts. Island Mansion In Transition; Jan 21 Simpson, Non-fiction writer Pauline Spring Garden Moravian Mission Station, Victory By the Sea—A Historic Gem; Jan Dakin, Mi’kmaq storyteller, writer, and Summerside Rotary Library Antigua, circa 1822. A member of the performer Julie Pellisier Lush, literary 28 Houle House—An Award Winning Summerside Rotary Library programs Moravian congregation at Spring Garden agent Hilary McMahon, publisher Jared Restoration. Lectures take place at continue in Jan: Needle Craft Club Jan 10 from 1819, Mary Prince may be one of the fig - Bland, and YA writer and Canadian War Beaconsfield’s Carriage House, 2 Kent St, and 24 at 2 pm; Genealogy Club Jan 13 at ures seated under the Sandbox Tree in the Artist Sharon McKay. Charlottetown at 7 pm. 892-6078 2 pm; Adult Book Club Jan 26 at 2 pm; mission’s courtyard. (Engraving by Johann Attendees will have the opportunity to Heinrich Stobwafser.) Craft and Chat Jany 7 at 2 and 6 pm; Iceland dreaming participate in a lobster supper, a story - Western Authors Group (W.A.G) Jan 19 at telling bonfire, Mi’kmaq traditional story - The Island Lecture Series continues Jan 15, 1 pm; Trivia Night Jan 21 at 6:30 pm; telling and blessing, a local craft brewery at 7 pm in the SDU Main Building Faculty Board Game Cafe Jan 28 at 5:30 pm; tour, and a traditional PEI beach experi - Lounge, UPEI campus, Charlottetown, and International Folk Dancing Group Jan 5 at ence. Networking among participants, will feature Dr. Margôt Maddison- 5 pm, Jan 12 and 19 at 6 pm; Puppet Play facilitators, and presenters will be an inte - MacFadyen speaking on the topic, “To be Jan 5 at 11 am; Wiggle Giggle Read for gral component of Wild Threads. free is very sweet”: The story of Mary baby’s 0-36 months and their caregivers Registration opens in January and Prince, a West Indian slave. The story of every Tue at 1:30 pm and Fri at 10:30 am those interested in more information can Bermudian slave Mary Prince is fascinat - (repeat); Family Storytime for ages 3 –5 visit the Wild Threads website ing. In 1828 she freed herself when she every Thur at 10:30 am; Imagination (wildthreadscreativewriting.com) or the walked out her owners’ door in London, Station every Sat 10 am –4 pm; Lego Club PEI Writers’ Guild on Facebook. England, and never came back. She is the every Sun 1 –4 pm; Bookworms Family first known black woman to escape colo - Romance Writing Workshop Book Club for ages 5 –9 and an older per - nial enslavement, tell her story of survival, son they like to share books with Jan 12 at and have it compiled and written down. On February 9 PEI Writers’ Guild will host a workshop entitled Heat Rising: Writing 1:30 pm; Bedtime Stories Jan 8 at 6 pm; The History of Mary Prince, A West Indian #TeenCrafts for ages 13 –19 Jan 8 at 4 pm; Slave, Related by Herself , first published in Iceberg pinnacles tower over a the Romantic Revolution at the Haviland vintage fishing vessel Club in downtown Charlottetown. Open Twisted Stitchers for ages 13 –19 every Sun 1831, was part of a successful abolitionist 1–3pm. Library is at 57 Central St, The Vinland Society presents “Iceland to both members and non-members of the strategy that pressured British Parliament Summerside. Info: 436-7323 to legislate into law freedom for enslaved dreaming...,” an evening devoted to all Guild, the workshop will allow partici - British subjects throughout the British things Vinlandic on Jan 20 at 7 pm at the pants to learn more about romance writing Confederation Centre Library in the twenty-first century. Empire. This was achieved through the Beaconsfield’s Carriage House, 2 Kent St, Programs for children, youth and adults Led by Nova Scotia author Michelle 1833 Slavery Abolition Act that com - Charlottetown (snowdate Jan 27). Pamela are held through Jan at the Confederation Helliwell from Romance Writers of menced on Aug 1, 1834. Born in Bermuda Swainson, a descendant of Icelanders who Centre Public Library. For regular pro - Atlantic Canada (RWAC), this event will in 1787 or 1788, Prince also lived on three settled in Manitoba in the early 20th centu - gramming details contact the library. cover not only the romance genre and other islands: Grand Turk Island and ry, will discuss how to make your own Special events include the meeting of the what constitutes a “romance,” but will Antigua in the West Indies, and Great Skyr: a high-protein yogurt from Iceland— Mid-morning Book Club Jan 9 at 10 am also dive deep into the romantic arc, the Britain. Recent research suggests Prince a skill she learned from her Amma discussing biography, autobiography or hero(one)’s journey, heat levels, romantic returned to Antigua in 1833, but her death (Grandmother). She will also tell us about memoir and an Open Mic on Jan 10 at 7 tension and how to build sexual tension, date is not known. She became a an artist residency that she did in Akureyri pm. The Library is located in and how to write that sometimes awk - Bermudian National Hero in 2012. Join Dr. in 2016. Also featured will be “Views from Confederation Centre, 145A Richmond St, ward sex scene effectively. Helliwell will Margôt Maddison-MacFadyen on an his - Greenland,” presented by Dr. David Charlottetown. 368-4654 torical-geographical journey through Mary Cairns, as part of a year devoted to explor - also inform participants about the publish - Prince’s life, where she details primary ing the Vinland Arc that stretches from ing process specific to the romance genre. Family Literacy Day 2019 source evidence that not only confirms Scandinavia to Iceland and over to eastern The workshop will run from 9 am until PEI Public Library Service and PEI Prince’s testimony, but broadens her story North America. There will be time for pic - 4 pm. Register at Literacy Alliance invite families to cele - of slavery and freedom. Dr. Margôt tures and stories from your recent trips to www.peiwritersguild.com. For informa - brate Family Literacy Day at a free event Maddison-MacFadyen lives at Rennies Iceland. If you’d like to share your experi - tion visit www.peiwritersguild.com or on Jan 26 from 10 am to 1 pm at the Road. She graduated from Memorial ences, send a note to David, along with email [email protected]. Montague Rotary Library. Families will University of Newfoundland’s 3–5 photos by Jan 13. And, as always, enjoy storytimes, sensory play, puppet Interdisciplinary PhD Program in 2017. there'll be some fun Icelandic vocabulary Battle Tales IV: We Battle On shows, crafts, and giveaways. Healthy Her non-traditional dissertation is titled and treats. A short business meeting will Battle Tales IV is a short story contest snacks will be available. “Reclaiming Histories of Enslavement begin at 6 pm. There are several vacancies which will run January 20 at 12:01 am, from the Maritime Atlantic and a on the Vinland Board to fill. If you are until January 26 at 11:59 pm. Brought to Eptek Centre Book Club Curriculum: The History of Mary Prince.” interested in standing for the Board send you by the PEI Writers’ Guild, Battle Tales The Eptek Centre Book Club will meet Jan Maddison-MacFadyen is currently investi - an email to David by Jan 13 at david - gives participants three writing prompts 3 at 7 pm when they will discuss What the gating the latter years of Mary Prince’s life [email protected]. Info: Laurie Brinklow, and one week to write a story for the Psychic Told the Pilgrim: A Midlife for the Government of Bermuda. The next [email protected], Megan chance to win all the glory this frantic, Misadventure on Spain’s Camino de Santiago lecture is scheduled for Feb 19. Info: Macdonald, macdonald.megan@ low-stakes contest has to offer. Battle Tales de Compostela by Jane Christmas. New Laurie, [email protected], 894-2881 gmail.com. is free to enter. Author and playwright members are welcome. The BUZZ January 2019 Page 35 PEI Writers’ Guild Review An Improvized Christmas Carol Open Mic Series Yule be amazed

A Tribute to John Smith on January 10 ACT (a community theatre) there are lots of neat little touches. Salami, The Guild for instance, uses her dance training to Charlottetown, PEI good effect as a salsa-style Ghost of Christmas Past and Nazim gamely echoes December 6, 13, 20, 2018 her efforts, literally thinking fast on his feet; newcomer Lund’s instinctive comedic by Sean McQuaid flair boosts many a scene, especially as a squeakily tongue-tied Tiny Tim; MacInnis Charles Dickens’ classic 1843 novella A excels at both bold choices and big, intense Christmas Carol has been reprinted, physical movement in multiple sequences, adapted, imitated and lampooned end - and there are similarly showily physical lessly, so coming up with a new spin on bits from Novak, Scribner, Dunn, Ball and this grand old tale is a daunting task. Lund at one time or another, making it a Community theatre group ACT’s latest visually interesting show despite super- version of the story sidesteps that hurdle minimal set and props. by having their audience choose how the story gets revamped in An Improvised As a lifelong Christmas Carol fan I still Christmas Carol . prefer the novella and its better scripted adaptations—two of the very best being Audience suggestions reshape all manner the 1992 Muppet version and the 1951 R

E of settings, characterizations and plot Alastair Sim version, the latter recently T S E points over the course of the show. On the screened by the Charlottetown Film V L Y S

night of this review, for instance, Scrooge Society at City Cinema (here’s hoping N H

O runs a fishing business (which segues into they do that every year)—but ACT’s J a darkly comic running gag about assort - improv variant is certainly a fun change The PEI Writers’ Guild—Open Mic Series watch the birds… ed mermaid defilements), Tiny Tim’s of pace. After all, it enabled me to write returns after the holidays for its first listen to the songs of the world… tragic infirmity is a lisp, and the dreaded perhaps the first-ever Christmas Carol event on Thursday, January 10 with “A above all things… be kind… Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come commu - review using the phrase “assorted mer - Tribute to John Smith”—The Poet. John nicates via interpretive dance. maid defilements,” surely the sort of holi - was appointed the first Poet Laureate of and so he was beloved! day gift money can’t buy. Or to para - Prince Edward Island in 2002. Patron participation extends beyond pro - phrase Tiny Tim: God help us, every one. The Open Mic will be held January 10 viding suggestions. Audience members Tribute readers of John’s work will be: at 7 pm at Receiver Coffee Co., 128 join in on a couple of Christmas singa - Laurie Brinklow, Lobie Daughton, Julie Richmond Street in Charlottetown. All longs, get drafted into scenes, and vote Dennison, David Hickey, Deirdre are welcome to this free event. The (via applause) on certain casting with Kessler, Richard Lemm and Brent first ten writers to sign up may read actors auditioning briefly for the crowd, MacLaine. from their work—poetry or prose— which is how 50-something improv neo - for up to 5 minutes. Following a short phyte Darlene Lund narrowly edges out These are words Julia, his daughter, break, the “Tribute to John Smith” precocious teen improviser Sophie wrote and are the words John lived by: will begin. MacInnis and improv veteran Stacy Dunn to become a surreally unlikely, go outside… The PEI Writers’ Guild—Open Mic potently funny Tiny Tim. go under the trees Series will continue to run on the second feel the wind, Thursday of each month. Director/narrator John Mazerolle heads a cast consisting of the Island Improv Company (Mazerolle, Noah Nazim, Johnny Novak, Nadine Salami and Call for Submissions: 32nd Cox & Palmer Nason Scribner) plus Dunn, Lund, MacInnis and Sophia Ball. All eight find Island Literary Awards moments to shine over the course of the night and nearly all of them play multi - The PEI Writers’ Guild is accepting sub - sion information for the Cox & Palmer ple characters, though Nazim is locked missions for the 32nd Cox & Palmer Island Literary Awards can be found at into the lead role as Scrooge, a part he Island Literary Awards. Deadline to sub - www.peiwritersguild.com. plays with malevolently mugging gusto. mit is February 28, 2019 at 9 pm (AST). The Cox & Palmer Island Literary For over 30 years, the Island Literary Awards also include the Rotary Club of Mazerolle, who’s done earlier versions of Awards have recognized the best in Charlottetown Royalty Creative Writing this show with improv groups in Saint Island writing by writers of all ages. Awards for Young People. Students John and Toronto, is a likeably low-key Cash prizes are awarded to individuals may write on the topic of their choice presence as the show’s narrator. He who place first, second and third in both and submit in one of four sub-cate - helps facilitate the others’ efforts, finding the adult and young people’s awards gories: Early Elementary (Grades 1 –3); ways to move things along or dial up the categories. Many past award winners Late Elementary (Grades 4 –6); Junior funny as needed, adding a smattering of are now published authors. High (Grades 7 –9); Senior High (Grades choice asides along the way. For the adult (18+) awards, Islanders 10-12). Category descriptions, submis - are invited to submit works in the fol - sion criteria and submission information It’s not all gold—like any improv there’s a lowing five categories: Literature for for the Creative Writing Awards for mix of hits and misses over the course of Children Awards; Poetry Awards; Short Young People can also be found at the night, and some segments drag on a bit Story Awards; Creative Non-Fiction www.peiwritersguild.com. (the fun-but-repetitive vacation slides rou - Awards; Mary Coyoteblanc Award for Winners will be honoured during the tine springs to mind); but an engaged, Indigenous Writing. Category descrip - 32nd annual awards gala ceremony on energetic cast mostly keeps it lively and tions, submission criteria and submis - May 18. light (give or take a mermaid murder), and Page 36 The BUZZ January 2019 Changes for PEI Film 4Ward funding Screenwriters’ Bootcamp PEI filmmakers receive financial incentives Four new workshops added for 2019

Minister of Economic Development and Tourism Chris Palmer (fourth from left) and Film PEI Executive Director Renee Laprise (fifth from left) announced the recipients of Film 4Ward fund - ing. Successful applicants include, from left: Millefiore Clarkes (with son Henry), Emma Fugate, Harmony Wagner, Jason Rogerson, John Ross Fitzpatrick, Matt Sherman and Ryan McCarvill. Missing are Jenna MacMillan and Jason Arsenault.

Film 4Ward Program has announced There are three Mid-Career selections. $80,000 in funding distributed to Prince Song of Forgiveness and Farewell was Edward Island filmmakers. made by Emma Fugate (producer), Millefiore Clarkes (director), and Film 4Ward grew out of the PEI Millefiore Clarkes/Tanya Davis (writ - Culture Action Plan consultations with ers). When the panic over global crisis local filmmakers who identified the threatens to engulf her, Ava embarks on need for content and skill develop - a vision-quest to put things in perspec - ment in order for PEI filmmakers to tive. Millefiore Clarkes’s most recent Jason Rogerson and Jason Arsenault won top prize at PEI Screenwriters’ Bootcamp 2018. access national and global film and TV NFB documentary The Song and the markets. In response to this, the Sorrow is currently on the festival circuit. Province of PEI worked collaborative - Emma Fugate is active in the PEI film FilmPEI has announce the addition of Cynthia Knight; and Écrire un court ly with FilmPEI and a committee of industry and will be adding producing four workshops to be offered during this métrage with Guy Boutin; Get Your several filmmakers to develop the Film to her repertoire of talents. year’s PEI Screenwriters’ Bootcamp. Year Story Straight with Tom Shoebridge; 4Ward program. thirteen of this event will see an increase Writing the Next Draft with Sharon Furball is created by Harmony Wagner in training opportunities for anyone Buckingham; and the Road to Over the last 6 months FilmPEI hosted (producer) and Jason Rogerson (direc - interested in developing projects for all Production with Brian Sharp and Donna skills workshops designed to build tor,writer). This team has been the cre - forms of screen-based entertainment. Davies. Participants will also work with capacity in the film and media commu - ative force behind several short films Jan Miller, Pitch Expert to hone their nity. Many of those workshops were including Queen of the Crows and have Emerging and mid-career screenwriters, project pitches. specifically focused on developing two feature films under their belts, producers and production managers applications for the Film 4Ward pro - Kooperman and Singing to Myself . Some will participate in five days of intensive The Road to Production workshop is gram. Professionals with national and sages have beards. Other have whiskers. professional development and be part of limited to teams of writers and pro - international success were brought in to Furball follows a day in the life of a cat networking activities with producers ducers with at least one of the mem - teach and give notes on scripts. as he reflects on the current state of the and broadcasters searching for their bers being a resident of PEI. At the world, offers advice on how to best sur - next feature films, documentaries, web end of the workshop these teams will A jury of four film industry profession - vive it, and reminds us about what’s and television series. pitch their ideas to a jury of broad - als chose one emerging project and truly important—love and respect. casters and funders as they vie for a three mid-career projects. The emerg - Bootcamp is open to all Canadians, and $15,000 prize from Innovation PEI ing team will be working directly with The Weekend is made by Jason applicants compete for the available toward the creation of a proof of con - the Film 4Ward committee to ensure Arsenault (producer), Jenna seats. The selection process is based on cept for their projects. All other work - the team is properly trained and men - MacMillan (director), Blaine Watters writing ability and feasibility of produc - shops are open to all Canadians. tored. The mid-career winners will be (writer). The creative team of Jason tion for the idea submitted for either an working with the committee to build Arsenault and Jenna MacMillan are adaptation or original idea for a film, a A panel on Cultural Appropriation with action plans that will engage PEI crew currently in post-production with their web or tv series, or a documentary. Dennis Foon, Screenwriter for Indian participate in on-the-job training on webseries, Wharf Rats, the winner of Horse , Renée Laprise, Executive Director these projects. the Telefilm Micro-budget Production “Our ultimate goal is to develop a pool of FilmPEI, and guests, is planned. Program Grant, The BellFund Grant of talented Canadian screenwriters and The Emerging selection is Hot or No t and the Independent Production Fund. producers, and our exceptional success This professional development oppor - with Matt Sherman (producer), Ryan The Weekend takes place after a group rate is proving that we are on the right tunity is made possible with support McCarvill (director), Katie Mac/ John- home is evacuated for repairs to a gas track as more and more participants are of Innovation PEI, Telefilm Canada, Ross Fitzpatrick (writers). This team leak. A young social worker in a fail - seeing their projects to completion,” said the Independent Production Fund, has been developing a script for a web ing marriage is forced to take the most Louise Lalonde, Project Manager. City of Charlottetown, broadcasters series version of this project in the PEI troubled kid in care with her on a and distributors. Screenwriters’ Bootcamp and this past much needed “couples getaway” with FilmPEI will be offering seven work - year their pitch won the Audience her husband. shops, four of which will delve into new PEI Screenwriters’ Bootcamp takes place Choice Award in the Pitch for Your areas of screenwriting and producing. May 18 to 22 at the Haviland Club, Life competition. In the film Hayley Film 4Ward program is funded by Charlottetown, PEI. Details are available and Jake are best friends stumbling Innovation PEI through the PEI Workshops being offered are: at www.peiscreenwritersbootcamp.net. through modern dating, with endless Culture Action Plan, with additional Production Management.02 with Deb Deadline to apply is April 1, 2019. For hook-up options and very little hope funding provided by Telefilm Canada Patz; Beyond the Outline with Dennis information contact Louise Lalonde at for real love . and CBC, and led by FilmPEI. Foon; Inside the Writers' Room with [email protected]. filmpei.com The BUZZ January 2019 Page 37 Ready for next year Charlottetown Film Festival goes forward

The annual Charlottetown Film duced by Charlottetown’s Cellar Festival (ChFF) operates under the Door Productions. “Children can auspices of The Charlottetown Film follow Eckhart the mouse artwalk Society. The event showcases and cel - around Charlottetown. He is full of ebrates remarkable works by filmmak - curiosity and wonder and who ers from PEI and Atlantic Canada. The isn’t! I would like to see the Festival is typically held in October Eckhart episodes as a standard so and most recently showcased 65 that children on PEI can see their regional films over three days. world on the big screen,” said Wagner. Since its inception four years ago, Executive Director Cheryl Wagner Categories of the films shown includ - has brought her extensive experience ed: PEI’s Emerging Filmmakers, to organizing this event. She began Atlantic Shorts, Atlantic Shorts for her career as a performer in both the - Grownups, and Doc Here. Winner of atre and on screen and her resume the people’s choice award was includes roles as a puppeteer on both Prince’s Tale by Nfld director Jamie Mr. Dressup and Fraggle Rock, as Miller. creator and show runner of The Big Comfy Couch, as well as writer for Wagner is currently preparing for Gemini Award and Emmy Award- the upcoming fifth Festival and says winning television programs. that sponsorship opportunities will be available for each category. She Wagner noted that “opening night added that “there is now a program this year featured three Island docu - available through Film PEI called mentaries which included the popu - Film 4Ward and four short films will lar The Song and the Sorrow . These be made. I am looking forward to three wonderful documentaries were our celebrating them at the 5th annu - all directed by Island women and, in al Charlottetown Film Festival!” She fact, it was an unexpected surprise to is also looking forward to those live - realize that there was gender parity ly receptions for film fans and film - among all participating directors in makers at The Merchantman’s Next this year’s Festival.” Door, now a tradition.

The Free Family Matinee on For information about the Festival as Sunday at noon was another well as sponsorship opportunities, favourite aspect of this year’s visit Festival. Presented by The City of www.charlottetownfilmfest.com. Charlottetown, the matinee fea - Cheryl Wagner can be contacted tured three Eckhart episodes pro - directly through the website.

ety.wordpress.com. To donate visit www.canadahelps.org/en/ news charities/the-charlottetown-film- FILM society-inc/. Charlottetown Film Society Filmworks Summerside fundraising campaign Filmworks Summerside resumes The Charlottetown Film Society was estab - their monthly film series on Jan 9 lished in 2012 with a primary objective to with Le Grand Bain (France, 2018) purchase City Cinema in downtown about a group of 40-something Charlottetown and to continue to operate it guys, all on the verge of a mid-life as a non-profit. The Society hopes to com - crisis, who decide to form their plete the purchase and assume the opera - local pool’s first synchronized swimming FIN Kids Film Competition, visit Entertainment; Jan 10 Fifteen Capital Cities tion of the Cinema by early 2019. A team—for men. Film is in French with sub - finkids.ca. FIN Kids Festival Tour is an to Check Out: Dublin (56 min) distributed fundraising campaign has been launched titles. All screenings take place at 6:30 pm Atlantic Canada-wide youth initiative that by RLJ Entertainment; Jan 17 Rudy Maxa’s to support the final step of that journey. In at Cineplex Cinemas Summerside, 130 brings the FIN experience to school groups World: Exotic Places—Russia (56 min) dis - 2018 the Society was approved as an offi - Ryan St, Summerside, with doors open at and communities across the region, while tributed by Questar Inc; Jan 24 The Great cial registered charity by Canada Revenue 5:30 pm. Find info on FB. 436-8903 the annual FIN Kids Film Competition pro - Parks of Alaska (59 min) distributed by Agency, so can now provide receipts for vides a platform for young filmmakers. Good Times Entertainment; and Jan 31 your income tax filing. All donations will finkids.ca, atlanticinternationalfilmfestival, Africa: Eye to Eye with the Unknown— receive an official receipt for income tax FIN Kids Film Competition #FINKids Savannah (50 min) distributed by the purposes. A donation of $1000 will be FIN Kids Film Competition Call for Entries British Broadcasting Corporation. Films acknowledged on a wall plaque in the cine - is open for Atlantic Canadian youth ages Eptek Centre Films begin at noon. Bring your sandwich; the ma foyer. To all who are not yet members 18 and under. This youth film competition, Explore from the comfort of the gallery Friends provide tea/coffee and cookies. of the Charlottetown Film Society, it is presented by FIN Kids and DHX Media, is with the Friends of Eptek this Jan with Donations are accepted for refreshments. never too late to become one. For more an opportunity encouraging young people Eptek Lunchtime Films. The films are: Jan Eptek Centre is at 130 Heather Moyse information about the Charlottetown Film to create their very own short films, five 3 Fifteen Capital Cities to Check Out: London Drive, Summerside waterfront. 888-8373, Society, its mandate, and the fundraising min or less, to share with an audience on (56 min) distributed by RLJ www.peimuseum.com campaign, visit thecharlottetownfilmsoci - the big screen. For information about the Page 38 The BUZZ January 2019 Countdown to the Games The Nature of PEI by Gary Schneider Athletes prepare for Canada Winter Games in Alberta Winter birding

Team PEI Alpine Ski Team during training in Nakiska, Alberta, where they will be competing at the 2019 Canada Games. From left to right: Aidan Carruthers, Katie Douglas, Ethan Carragher, Libby Douglas, Samuel Peterson, Geoffrey Paton, Macy Cudmore, Hillary Keedwell, Makena Cudmore, Sam Pelley (NS athlete).

The City of Red Deer, Alberta is already include not just their practices and many Photo by Fiep de Bie of a horned lark buzzing as the 2019 Canada Winter pre-games competitions, but everything Games is just fifteen weeks out. The from strength and conditioning sessions, I took my first and only birding course Next up in this triad is a striking visitor event, which takes place February 14 to nutritional programs, and sport psy - many years ago from Geoff Hogan, a that most Islanders don’t often get to March 3, will be held in Red Deer, Alberta. chology. All of these aspects will play a wonderful Island naturalist who unfortu - see. In flight, horned larks show differ - role in ensuring Team PEI’s athletes will nately passed at much too young an age. ent wing patterns than snow buntings. The Canada Games, a pinnacle of inter- be at their best come February. I clearly remember Geoff telling the class Their underwings are duller, lacking the provincial/territorial sport programs, that “Sometimes I just hear a chickadee black tips of the snow buntings. This were first established in 1967 and have The Mission team, which is tasked with calling and it makes my day!” would seem to be a difficult thing to been a platform for athletes ever since. Team PEI’s operations before and dur - pick out, especially among a thousand This platform has lifted many Island ing the Games, is led by Chef de I’ll always remember his enthusiasm, birds beating their wings so quickly. But athletes to the next level, some, all the Mission, Jo-anne Wallace, from Fortune and that he helped me see beauty in if you look for it, you see the white wing way to the Olympics. Bill MacKinnon’s Cove. Jo-anne brings a great deal of simple things. That was a great gift. patches of the bunting with very black Gold medal in 1969, Jared experience as Red Deer will mark her tips, and then once in a while you see a Connaughton’s double Gold in 2005 and eleventh Games. “I have such an ener - When I’m wandering around the bird whose underwings are white near Alexa McQuaid’s recent Silver in 2017 getic mission team around me…some Earnscliffe area, a favourite destination the body but lack the black tips—a are just a few proven examples that our great young sport leaders in our at this time of year, it is with that sense horned lark. They have a striking black Island can stand on the podium Province, that are all committed to get - of joy and enthusiasm that I look for “bib” running just under their yellow amongst the nation’s best. ting the job done and ensuring that birds that only visit in winter. There are throat. Like great horned owls, horned Team PEI team officials and athletes lots of year-round residents in the area, larks don’t really have horns. On their Preparations are currently ramping up have a positive and memorable experi - including chickadees, juncos, and bald breeding grounds, males have small from Team PEI’s nineteen teams and ence at the 2019 Games,” said Wallace. eagles. Great species, all, and I love tufts of feathers on their heads that over 200 athletes. These preparations “We are all looking forward to it.” them dearly. make them look quite exotic.

But I especially look forward to seeing Finally, there is the Lapland longspur. three species of winter visitors that reg - This migrant has interesting and colour - Marilyn Sheen has chance for Loran Award ularly show up in mixed flocks, often ful facial patterns and at first glance arriving around the same time. They all looks like a large sparrow. In flight, the Marilyn Sheen from Kensington weigh just over an ounce, yet they make wings are all dark underneath, again, Intermediate Senior High will be partici - the arduous trek from their summer something that is easy to pick out once pating in the Loran Award National grounds in the high Arctic, a journey of you know what to look for. Selections in Toronto on February 1 and 2. thousands of kilometres. She has a chance to earn a Loran Award A drive through any place with weeds valued at $100,000 over four years for The most common of these is the snow growing in fields or ditches could easily undergraduate studies in Canada. Marilyn bunting, the “snowbird” made famous land you a mixed flock of these visitors is among the top 88 of 5,089 candidates, in Gene MacLellan’s wonderful song. eating seeds or insects from plants. based on evidence of character, commit - Sometimes you see just a few birds, or Often, you can (safely) pull off onto the ment to service in the community and lead - there could be over a thousand. It is side of the road once you’ve spotted a ership potential. She was nominated by her amazing to watch the aerial dynamics flock, and they will keep you enter - school and has already gone through a day of a large flock. I’m intrigued by how tained for quite a while. Your car acts as of regional interviews. After National they, and other flocking birds, can fly a blind—if it is not moving, it doesn’t Selections, the Loran Scholars Foundation in such tight formations without creat - seem to be a threat to birds. will grant 34 Loran Awards. The Loran ing a massive pile-up. They’re mostly Award includes annual stipends, tuition white, with black wing-tips and some You might also come across rough- waivers from a partner university, men - brown on their heads and backs. The legged hawks, common redpolls or torship, summer-internship funding, as white patches on the wings, both above other winter delights. As I learned long well as annual retreats and forums. If not and below, are very easy to spot when ago, they don’t have to be rare to be selected as a Loran Scholar, Marilyn is eli - in flight, flashing at you as they dance appreciated. You just have to be open to gible to receive a $5,000 finalist award. in the wind. experiencing their beauty. The BUZZ January 2019 Page 39 Identifying Island The secret life of moths Snowshoe walk plants initiatives Pigot’s Trail on Jan 26 Presentation by nature expert Bob Harding at Beaconsfield In 2003 the Island Nature Trust, the The Hillsborough River Association is Atlantic Canada Conservation Data hosting a Snowshoe Event on the Pigot’s Centre (ACCDC ), the province of PEI, his stories and knowledge, Bob will Trail in Mount Stewart on January 26. and a team of volunteers initiated plant help us understand and appreciate (stormdate February 2). surveys to increase our knowledge of these nocturnal visitors. Bob will also Participants will gather at the Mount plant biodiversity across PEI. show us how anyone can become a citi - Stewart Community Complex/Centre, Information was collected and the data zen scientist, and contribute to the body South Main Street at 9:30 am with the was digitized including geographic of knowledge of PEI moths. snowshoeing beginning at 10:00 am. The coordinate locations in the ACCDC data - event will begin with refreshments, fit - base and photographs. ACCDC Bob has been studying dragonflies and ting of snowshoes, a brief snowshoeing botanists have continued to expand the damselflies for over 25 years, but his clinic for those new to snowshoeing and PEI list over the years with lesser contri - contributions to natural history also an orientation to the Pigot’s Trail. butions from other botanists. include species surveys for spiders, This event is open to all ages, from In 2016, the Island Nature Trust sup - birds, amphibians and reptiles, and sev - children to seniors, and abilities. ported Nature PEI assuming leadership eral insect species. Bob has been award - Participants can proceed at their own in the development of an online photo - Bob Harding ed the PEI Environmental Award, the pace. If you do not have snowshoes, graphic plant key so that anyone could Lieutenant-Governor’s Greenwing pairs will be available. There is no learn to identify Island plants by utiliz - Nature PEI’s Annual General Meeting Conservation Award, and the PEI charge. Tour leaders will assist with ing photographs of plant features. A January 8 at 7:30 pm will feature a rare Museum and Heritage Foundation’s bird, plant, and wildlife track identifica - Flora of PEI team was formed consist - look into the secret life of moths with Natural Heritage Activity Award. Bob is tion, local history and watershed man - ing of representatives of Nature PEI, Bob Harding. the acting Public Outreach Education agement during the approximately 1.5 PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation Officer for Parks Canada in PEI and hour outing on Pigot’s Trail which is and ACCDC. Thanks to $10,000 from “Since most moths fly under the cover serves on the board of Nature PEI. adjacent to the scenic Hillsborough the PEI Museum and Heritage of darkness, many people think of them River before returning to the Foundation, a platform was developed as drab and colourless—and not nearly All are welcome to join Nature PEI at Community Centre for refreshments utilizing orchid pictures to identify the as interesting as their butterfly cousins” the Carriage House to meet Bob and and socialization. 32 orchid species on PEI and an auto - notes Bob. “But when they settle down learn what may be found at your own To assist in planning for refreshments mated mapping system to show loca - after flying in dizzying confusion at the back door. The Annual General and the provision of sufficient snow - tions. Colin Chipman of ACCDC porch light, they reveal striking patterns Meeting starts at 7:30 pm with high - shoes, participants are asked to preregis - unveiled the Orchids of PEI, part one of and colours.” lights of Nature PEI’s year, a raffle and ter by January 23. Registrations will also the Flora of PEI, at Nature PEI’s last refreshments. The feature presentation be accepted at 9:30 am on the day of the meeting. It is available at Bob will share his fascinating photos of starts at 8 pm. Beaconsfield’s Carriage event. To preregister email Jacob at accdc.com/peiflora/orchidacea/s1.htm these seldom-seen creatures, many House is at 2 Kent Street, [email protected] For information A second section will feature the taken at his own porch light. Through Charlottetown. 367-5774 contact Glen at 393-0163. Ferns, Clubmosses, Horsetails and Conifers of PEI. This is possible because of a Wildlife Conservation Fund award of $5,555, a grant of $2,500 from PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation, donations of $300 from Nature PEI and $500 from Island Nature Trust and in- kind contributions from ACCDC, Nature PEI, PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation, Island Nature Trust, and PEI Forests, Fish and Wildlife Division. A fund raising campaign is under way to raise necessary funds and in-kind support. To assist contact Nature PEI at [email protected] or 393- 4385. Charitable tax receipts will be issued for donations. naturepei.ca

Parks Canada access Parks Canada wishes to advise resi - dents and visitors that road access to the following locations is now closed until spring: Robinsons Island, North Rustico Beach (unpaved section), Cavendish Grove, Greenwich Beach, Cavendish Beach (for construction). Parks Canada continues to plow the Gulf Shore Parkway between Cavendish to North Rustico and Brackley to Dalvay, as well as several parking areas in the national park, including the Greenwich Interpretation Centre, Dalvay Beach, Bubbling Springs/Farmlands Trailhead, Ross Lane Beach, Shaws Beach, North Rustico Beach (paved section), and Macneills Brook. Page 40 The BUZZ January 2019 The Guest Book by Gordon Cobb Soul on fire What we need Charlottetown rap artist performs at Skrrt Skrrt at Baba’s The Four Tellers These guys are good at the art of the storytelling and, of course, they would Stellar performers David Weale, Alan make a success out of anything they do. Buchanan, Gary Evans and Dennis King But that is not how they felt as the lights would agree that nobody can really pin - came on stage for the first few times. point what exactly accounted for the There was hope. And courage. And huge pleasure The Four Tellers sparked much love. And they took it from there. in Islanders and tourists alike. A performer can step out on stage For me, after reflecting on this ques - knowing their audience wants them. tion for some time, the answer has Their famous song. Their familiar perfor - become quite clear. This success has mance. But, it takes a whole other set of absolutely nothing do with what people beliefs to step out there and give people want but, instead, has everything to do what they need, especially when you with we what need. don’t quite know that is what you are The Four Tellers, often accompanied doing. That is what The Four Tellers did. by talented singer Rachel Beck and other There is an eastern Prince Edward musical guests, delighted audiences Island emphasis in the repertoire of the over these last four years. Over one hun - Four Tellers with Gary Evans focusing dred sold out shows with many people, on the Morell area, Alan Buchanan cele - like myself, going to see and hear them brating tales out of Belfast and Dennis E

over and over again. King recounting growing up memories Chelsey Moisan R E V

As Dennis King said, in 2015, “we in the Georgetown and Three Rivers aka LAVNDR I A started out by booking two nights at the region in fairly recent times. A lot of K Kings Playhouse with the idea of seeing laughs and even a few tears are con - by Kai Vere And it’s nice to be able to share it with where it could go.” jured by romance for the past and famil - people because I feel like the exchange And, these were Monday nights, the iarity with people some of us actually TWEET: “It’s something that just lights my of music is such a powerful thing.” only time slots available. Not exactly a knew many years ago or know today. soul on fire. I always knew, it’s just I was formula for maximum attendance in this But that does not explain the seventy- waiting until I got in the right frame of Moisan also performs regularly at Skrrt busy modern world. And, today, there year-old North Carolina tourist enjoying mind when I was able to create some - Skrrt Chtwn at Baba’s Lounge, a trap are very few Islanders who have not himself so much as he walked out of the thing I was proud of,” says Chelsey and hip hop event hosted by her pro - heard of The Four Tellers. Kings Playhouse. Never having been to Moisan, a rap artist from Charlottetown. ducer, Matt MacDougall, also known as The string of sold out performances PEI before, he was a prime target for my #pei #hiphopnews Fatt Matt or Matt the CFA. MacDougall at Kings Playhouse in Georgetown is an inquiry. “I did not know there were came up with the idea because he want - all-time record for any show at that other people like us in the world,” the Chelsey Moisan goes by stage name ed to bring something different to venue. The troupe also performed to Appalachian-born American told me. LAVNDR and has toured the Maritimes Charlottetown, he said. “There is a nat - sold out houses at other venues includ - Graying and balding heads dominat - with Snak the Ripper as well as per - ural inclination to think that rap music ing Victoria Playhouse, Victoria, ed the Playhouse on the four occasions I forming regularly at Baba’s Lounge in draws a rough crowd. I don’t think Harbourfront Theatre and the College of took in the show at the Kings Charlottetown. that’s true at all. Skrrt Skrrt Chtwn oper - Piping in Summerside, and Florence Playhouse. But during The Last Laugh ates under the banner of inclusivity, and Simmons Hall at Holland College, farewell tour in September, this pattern When Chelsey Moisan was a girl, her building resilient communities.” Charlottetown. Best estimates suggest was shifting. I had been hearing reports grandpa would put on a show he called that around 25,000 Prince Edward of greater numbers of younger people Canadian Idol, where he would get her In order for a community to thrive, Islanders took in the show at least once. going to the show. to perform songs for him. “You have to Islanders need to support local artists, And with the farewell tour, The Last As I chatted outside Kings be a singer,” he would say. MacDougall said. “There are younger Laugh, held in September of 2018, peo - Playhouse with three thirty-year-old artists here who have all the skill and ple were still scrambling to get tickets to people with no previous connection to When she was 16 years old, Moisan talent of artists from large urban centres, rapidly selling out performances. There eastern PEI or to the performers, I found her voice as an artist. She was at a but the perceived lack of local under - was no levelling off nor peaking and heard that familiar refrain. “I know New Year’s Eve party with her friends standing does nobody any favours.” ebbing to the four-year run of The Four somebody like that.” “That reminded when some instrumental beats started Tellers. People were racing to see the me of you,” one said to her friend. Or, playing. “I’d never really done it before Crystal Dawn, also known as DJ Ruby show right up until the end. “that old guy from Belfast that Alan but I just kind of started freestyling.” Booms, has been to the Skrrt Skrrt Was there demand for the product talked about, you know, I can totally Chtown shows and says it lives up to its known as The Four Tellers? Was there see where he is coming from.” Her friends couldn’t believe it. She just reputation. “There’s a ton of top 30 EDM an analysis done, indicating there was People need to make the connection kept going. “It’s been like two hours, nights but none compare to what Matt huge potential in telling obscure stories between the personal and the universal. how is this a thing,” they said. and Chelsey bring to the table,” she said. about people most Islanders had never And that is exactly what good story “It’s all about having fun in a positive, heard of? Or, the imitations by Gary telling helps us do. And, that is impor - That’s when she realized music is her inclusive atmosphere to genres of music Evans of fairly famous local people, tant for us to note as Islanders. We are passion, Moisan said. “It’s something that aren’t often heard exclusively.” showing them in unexpected but beauti - still a localized and communal people that just lights my soul on fire. I always ful ways? Or, highlighting little hamlets with a strong sense of our shared histo - knew, it’s just I was waiting until I got in The next two shows are set for January and hidden away locales that get little ry. Prince Edward Island is made and the right frame of mind when I was able 12 and February 13 at Baba’s Lounge coverage in tourism promotion and remade on these memories. But, our to create something I was proud of.” from 9 pm to 2 am with cover. “The $10 marketing? No. story is refreshed and invigorated by cover helps local artists buy groceries,” Was there confidence they would people coming here with old stories and Now, the time has come for Moisan to said MacDougall. succeed so vividly and dramatically? making new memories in our old, estab - make a career out of her talents. Over Not at all. Yes, the four individuals lished community. the summer, she went on a Maritime Meanwhile, Moisan will continue to were known and liked by many The Four Tellers have helped us see tour where she opened up for Canadian work on her album featuring Islanders. Most had performed to the ourselves by telling us the stories of peo - rapper Snak the Ripper under her stage MacDougall’s beats, increasing her delight of people before. So, they knew ple we did not know. And did not know name, LAVNDR. It was an amazing internet presence, and hitting the they would get at least a few people to that we wanted to know. What we need experience, Moisan said. “Being a rap - recording studio more often, she said. “I plunk down some money and get is unknown to us until we make the per is just like off the charts for me, like have tons of things written, so essential - through the door. effort to listen. that’s pretty much all I want to do. ly I’m just trying to get it all out there.” The BUZZ January 2019 Page 41 and 2019. The Cultural Action Plan brings cultural and creative industries together news to further support Island artists and their ARTS work. A catalogue of art bank acquisi - tions will be created next year to celebrate PARC Playwrights’ Colony Island artists and 40 years of the art bank. PLAN AHEAD Trent McLellan Coppelia—Ballet Jörgen Playwrights Atlantic Resource Centre For information on how to apply or to Canada’s Ballet Jörgen presents (PARC) will host the 2019 PARC become a jurist, call 368 6480 or visit Coppelia at Harbourfront Theatre in Playwrights’ Colony from May 5 –19 in princeedwardisland.ca/art-bank. Summerside on April 7 at 2 pm. Sackville, New Brunswick on the Mount Choreographed by Bengt Jörgen and set Allison University campus. The annual Island Fringe Fest to the original score by Leo Delibes, Playwrights’ Colony, PARC’s flagship Applications are being accepted for PEI’s Canada’s Ballet Jorgen production of program, is a two-week playwrights’ res - 2019 Island Fringe Festival. The site-specif - Coppélia originally premiered in 2001 idency open to emerging and established ic Festival runs Aug 1-4, 2019 and features and is an international co-production playwrights in Atlantic Canada. At the 10 shows in downtown Charlottetown. between Canada’s Ballet Jörgen and The Colony, 8 to 10 playwrights from across The Island Fringe Festival is an un-juried, Hong Kong Ballet. the Atlantic region and beyond will have non-curated, open access theatre and per - The Stampeders an opportunity to develop a new script. formance Festival where participants are The Stampeders perform at Playwrights may submit an application drawn through a fair lottery process. Confederation Centre in Charlottetown for the Colony with a completed script, a Performances can be up to 60 min in on April 12 and at Harbourfront Theatre partially completed work in progress, or length. Categories are: Prince Edward in Summerside April 13. Both shows a synopsis. The playwright must be a Island, Canada, International, Family- begin at 7:30 pm. The Stampeders, are playwriting member of PARC, whose Friendly, Francophone, and Diversity. bringing along all their classic hits: Wild membership dues are up to date. For info Deadline to apply is Jan 15 with the draw on becoming a PARC member, go to Eyes, Carry Me, Oh My Lady, Devil happening on Jan 16. Join the organizing You, Monday Morning Choo Choo, playwrightsatlantic.ca. The application, committee at bar1911 (113 Longworth Minstrel Gypsy, Hit the Road Jack and, including synopsis, sample scenes Ave, Charlottetown) for the live lottery of course, the quintessential Canadian— and/or script must be sent by email to party on Jan 16 at 7 pm when you will The newest cast member of the award- and Hall of Fame—song, Sweet City PARC’s Artistic Director Pamela learn who has been chosen to participate winning show This Hour Has 22 min - Woman. Halstead at parcdramaturge@play - in the 2019 Island Fringe Festival. utes is launching his Maritime “Laugh wrightsatlantic.ca. For guidelines visit islandfringe.com or email Every Day Tour” in 2019. On March 1 Colin James playwrightsatlantic.ca. Deadline for sub - [email protected] Trent McClellan plays at PEI Brewing Evenko presents Colin James live April missions is Feb 1, 2019. Info: Pamela Company, Charlottetown. 18 at Confederation Centre of the Arts, Halstead at parcdramaturge@ FIN call for entries Charlottetown, at 7:30 pm. The tour is playwrightsatlantic.ca The 2019 FIN Atlantic International Film The Pink Floyd Experience support of his album Miles to Go , in Art Classes at Confed Centre Festival call for entries is officially open. Jeff Parry Promotions and Greatest which James records nine new covers of FIN is currently accepting fiction, docu - Albums Live (GAL) are back with their his favourite artists (Howlin’ Wolf, It’s last call for Winter registration for Sat mentaries, and animation in both short next presentation of legendary rock Muddy Waters, Blind Willie Johnson, Art Classes in the Family Studio at and feature-length formats from all local, albums brought to life on stage. GAL Blind Lemon Jefferson, Little Willie Confederation Centre, Charlottetown. national and international filmmakers. brings their all new show, The Pink John, Robert Johnson) plus originals. These fun-filled classes explore art and Providing an immersive escape and expe - Floyd Experience, to Harbourfront craft history through introductory draw - rience for movie-lovers, filmmakers, and Theatre in Summerside on March 3 at Leahy ing, painting, sculpture, and more. With industry professionals worldwide, FIN 7:30 pm. Leahy will perform April 20 at 7:30 pm an emphasis on visual literacy, creative at Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside. Atlantic International Film Festival is thinking, and the art process, these Fred Penner Atlantic Canada’s curator of epic and courses will give a solid foundation into OneNation Entertainment will present Gerry Dee unforgettable stories. Deadlines for sub - the world of visual arts. Sessions run for Fred Penner Live at The Guild in Gerry Dee 20 Years of Stand-Up comes missions are: May 17, 2019 Early bird 8 weeks and can prove to be an illumi - Charlottetown March 9 sponsored by to Confederation Centre of the Arts in deadline; May 31, 2019 Regular deadline; nating and fun way to spend winter The Toy Factory. Fred Penner hasn’t Charlottetown on April 26 at 7 pm. His June 14, 2019 Late deadline; June 28, 2019 weekends. Winter session begins Jan 19 been on the Island to perform a public 20 Years of Stand Up tour features his Final deadline; August 9, 2019 and registration will be accepted to Jan show in over 10 years. He says that he is trademark humour about marriage, Notification date. FIN Atlantic 18. KinderART for ages 4 –5, runs very excited to be back performing for a fatherhood, and his years as a teacher to International Film Festival takes place 9:30 –10:30 am. Exploring Visual Arts 1, PEI audience. cities across Canada. Performances are Sept 12 –19, 2019. For information on sub - for ages 6 –8, goes 11 am –noon. Exploring recommended for ages 14 and older. mitting a film, visit finfestival.ca/2019- Visual Arts 2, for ages 9 –12, is from 1 –2 Jeremy Hotz call-for-entries. finfestival.ca pm. Register: Tamara Steele, 628-6111, Known for his observational comedy Chase Padgett: Nashville [email protected]. and charming good looks, stand-up Ch’town Fest cast housing comedian Jeremy Hotz is hitting the Hurricane Following up on his performance of 6 Submit to Provincial Art Bank Every summer the off-Island cast, orches - road with his new Dangerously Guitars in 2016, skilled musician and Island artists are encouraged to submit tra, and crew of the Charlottetown Festival Handsome Tour. He performs March 14 actor Chase Padgett returns with a new flood into town looking for seasonal at Confederation Theatre, their work to the Provincial Art Bank by show, Nashville Hurricane, written by accommodations. Confederation Centre of Charlottetown. Jan 2, 2019 if they would like it to be con - Chase Padgett and Jay Hopkins. It sidered for purchase next year. The the Arts is putting the call out to the com - Foreigner comes to Harbourfront Theatre in Provincial Art Bank collection includes munity for rental properties for its Summerside on May 8 at 7:30 pm. 230 works of art by 130 Island artists. The Islanders-By-Choice and Come-from- Foreigner, the band behind “I Want To Know What Love Is,” “Cold As Ice,” art bank acquires, loans and displays art Aways. The Centre is looking to secure An Evening Of Humour With that was purchased or donated. Pieces are furnished rental properties, which could and “Juke Box Hero,” has announced the Winter 2019 Cold As Ice tour. They displayed in public buildings and spaces include houses, apartments, or rooms, John Cleese bring the show to Charlottetown’s for Islanders to enjoy. Pieces are selected from May 21 to Sept 28, 2019. Rentals need Spend An Evening of Humour With Eastlink Centre March 18. annually using a peer jury process which to be within walking distance to John Cleese May 9 at Eastlink Centre in is administered by the Registrar of the Confederation Centre, but some other Charlottetown. Unique Lives & PEI Art Bank Collection. Provincial Art close-by locations may be considered. A Classic Albums Live: Experiences presents the legendary Bank purchases are made possible sign-on incentive package includes four Queen—A Night at the Opera comic actor John Cleese live in Atlantic through provincial government funding complimentary tickets to The Classic Albums Live: Queen— A Night Canada. Shows start at 7:30 pm. Join John Cleese as he examines the dysfunc - of $10,000 annually. Through the PEI Charlottetown Festival and invites to at the Opera comes to Harbourfront tional world we live in and “Why There Cultural Action Plan this annual invest - exclusive events. Info: Cindy Riley, 628- Theatre’s stage in Summerside April 3 at Is No Hope.” ment increased to $20,000 in both 2018 6102, [email protected] 7:30 pm. Page 42 The BUZZ January 2019 Confederation Centre of the Arts Credit Union Music Founders Circle tour Members plan trip to Czech Republic PEI Week 2019 Awards Gala, concerts, shows, parties and more from January 23 –27 in Charlottetown

Credit Union Music PEI Week is an oppor - Evermore Brewery in Summerside with tunity to showcase and celebrate Island Little Cities and guest. Later that night musical artists and their accomplish - take in an urban/electronic show at ments. It is the largest annual celebration Baba’s Lounge. of PEI’s music community. For the 18th year, Island artists and music industry Saturday starts in the afternoon with professionals will be celebrated with the the multi-cultural Music Mosaic show Music PEI Awards. at The Guild at 1:30 pm. The show will feature some of the Francophone Artist From January 23 to the 27 with the sup - of the Year nominees along with the port of Credit Union and so many fun - World Music Ensemble from Holland ders and sponsors, Music PEI has put College’s School of Performing Arts. In together a week of diverse shows. The the early evening The Guild will host festivities begin on Wednesday with Songs for a Winter’s Evening featuring

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U mances by a trio of last year’s winners. night at Hunter’s Ale House with a J Alicia Toner, Liam Corcoran and great rock show featuring Death Valley Founders’ Circle Members John Steinsky, the Honorary Consul of the Czech Republic, and Catherine MacLellan will each sing a Driver, Aron Scott Earthquake, Wil Brenda Steinsky, will co-host an Travel Night Presentation for Confederation Centre’s group few songs at The Guild in Allen and Little Cites. travel fundraiser to the Imperial Cities in 2019 Charlottetown as part of the opening party complete with some munchies. Sunday is the day to hand out the Confederation Centre of the Arts is in the Czech Republic, spanning over awards. In the afternoon, nominees, launching a distinctive experience for 600 years of family history. Other high - Thursday is the popular SOCAN sponsors and guests will get together at members of its Founders Circle—the lights consist of wine-sampling and din - Songwriter of the Year Concert at St the Rodd Charlottetown Hotel and cele - chance to join an exclusive 11-day cultur - ner in the picturesque Grinzing region, Paul’s Church, Charlottetown, and fea - brate at the Music PEI Awards Party. al adventure to the Imperial Cities: and countryside views and cultural out - tures the nominees for Songwriter of the Prague, Vienna, and Budapest. ings in each of the cities. Year. They are Dennis Ellsworth, Dylan Credit Union Music PEI Week comes to Menzie, Lennie Gallant, Meaghan a close with the final concert at Florence With proceeds going to support arts CAA, the Steinskys, and Bellamy will Blanchard and Rachel Beck. Simmons Performance Hall in and heritage programming at the host a travel presentation Night on Charlottetown at 8 pm. Take in perfor - Centre, this group travel tour comes at January 30 at 7 pm in the Confederation Friday is a busy night starting with mances by the top nominees Rachel the request of the Founders’ Circle Centre Art Gallery. Shane Coupland early shows at the Pourhouse in Beck, Jenni & the Hummingbird and membership. Taking place from with CAA Member Choice Vacations Charlottetown with a roots/folk con - Meaghan Blanchard and the show will October 21 to 31, 2019, this trip will be will guide interested members through cert featuring Richard Wood and some be hosted by Lennie Gallant. For ticket organized by partners at CAA Travel, all the details, from booking to pass - of the other nominees for country and information and all the details go to with flights leaving from ports to currency and take any ques - folk categories and a rock show at www.musicpei.com. Charlottetown. CAA are the production tions. The Centre’s culinary team will sponsor for the Centre’s crown jewel, also offer a sampling of European cui - Anne of Green Gables—The Musical ™. sine from the Imperial Cities. Come and programs were recognized at the annual learn more about the experience, the Scholarship Presentation Evening. IG Hosted by Founders’ Circle Members hosts, and how to join group travel to John Steinsky, the Honorary Consul of one of the most spectacular destinations Wealth Management has shown their sup - the Czech Republic, and Brenda in the world. DANCING port to the RWB School Professional Steinsky, this expedition will include Trad Irish Social Dance Class Division by providing funding for the castle tours, guided excursions, a classi - Prospective travelers and Founders’ Try Traditional Irish Set Dancing on Wed School’s nation-wide audition tour, annual cal music performance, and a cruise Circle members can RSVP or send ques - at 7:30 pm to May 29 at Irish Cultural choreography competition, scholarships, down the Danube River. tions to Ellen Theuerkauf, at Centre (BIS Hall). Attend as many as you and more. Marius Lavoie, from PEI, is one [email protected] can. All ages, singles, couples welcome. of the RWB students who received a IG “Our membership has been asking for a or 629-1159. For information on the Basic steps are taught, reviewed, repeated, Wealth Management Summer Session group travel experience and we have Founders Circle, visit confederationcen - then danced. These are social dances Scholarship. listened,” remarks Steve Bellamy, CEO tre.com/support/membership/. danced in groups of 8 (4 couples) to ener - of Confederation Centre. “We are getic traditional Irish reels, polkas, horn - Kaylee Hall Pig and Whistles thankful to the Steinskys for their hospi - pipes, and jigs. It takes place at the Irish Sat night Pig and Whistles are held at tality and to our members for their com - Green Trivia With Wil! Cultural Centre, 582 North River Road, Kaylee Hall w/ local musicians, cabaret mitment to supporting arts and heritage Charlottetown. Info: 675-4791, fred - seating and laid back atmosphere. Canteen programs at the Centre. This promises Trivia with Wil! is going Green on [email protected] service, 50/50 draw and bar service. Music to be an unforgettable tour of the January 10 from 7:30 to 9:30 pm. Expect starts at 8 pm. 19+. Pooles Corner. Imperial Cities and the Steinskys are questions on everything from the RWB scholarships already going above and beyond build - Green Party to Kermit the Frog, ver - Students from across Canada and around Square Dance Classes ing the itinerary.” dant vocabulary to glaucous geogra - the world were presented scholarships to Weekly Old Tyme Square Dance lessons phy, and environmental entertainment. support their continued training at the are held Wed at 7 pm at Murphy’s The tour will also include a Renaissance- Only Wil! knows for sure what will be Royal Winnipeg Ballet (RWB) School Community Centre, Rm. 303, Richmond style dinner in a medieval castle near asked. It takes place at Evermoore recently. The skill and commitment of stu - St, Charlottetown. Beginners are welcome. Budapest and a stop at the Lobkowicz Brewing Co, 192 Water St, dents who attend one of the RWB School’s A partner is not necessary. Dress is casual. Palace, home to the largest art collection Summerside. 439-5957 world-class Professional Division training Info: Maggie, 566-527 The BUZZ January 2019 Page 43

Baba’s Lounge (5/18/25), Dave Doyle (11/19/26). Check Open Mic Wed w/ Josh Arran 8 pm calendar at wingpei.com/cal-events. 329 (2/9/16/30 ). Island Jazz Thur w/ host Dan North Market St, S’side. 436-2440 Rowswell 8 pm: Songs For My Mother ft Dan Rowswell (Jan 3), Emmanuelle Silver Fox Club LeBlanc and Ken Fornetran (10), funky jazz MUSIC LIVE Pearl & The Oysters (Dec 28), Trevor w/ Alan White Group (17), Music PEI Cameron (Dec 29), NYE Dance w/ Old Show (24), Alan Dowlings New Funk Factory Cookhouse and Marc’s Lounge Doctor Young (Dec 31), Levee Day w/ Project (31) . Blues Jam w/ Whiskey Dancehall Adam MacGregor (Jan 4), Matt Steele (5), music at 2 pm (Jan 1), 110 Water St, S’side. Business last Sat 5:30 pm (Dec 29). 1st set 436-2153 New Years Eve w/ Tradewinds (Dec 31). Mike Stratton (11), Ryan Merry (12), Daniel features rockin blues originals/covers. 2nd Thirsty Thursday Dance Parties w/ DJ Walker (Owen Meany’s Batting Stance) set is an open blues jam. Woz and Ugly Method; Fridays 80 video Dance Party 2 and Emilee Sorrey (Sorrey) (18), Fraser Sportsman’s Club James Franco (Dec 28), Coyote w/ Racoon Floors of Fun w/ the Country Dance Party McCallum (19), Nathan Carragher (25), TBA (Dec 28/29), Love Junkies NYE Party Bandit (Dec 29), Chris Zimmerman (QE) and HOT Dan or DJ Method; Saturdays 90s TBA (26). 125 Sydney St, Ch’town. 566-4620 (Dec 31). 175 Great George St, Ch’town. (Dec 30), Too Many DJs w/ Komah (Dec Night and 2 Floors of Fun w/ the Country 892-1551 31), Black Sheep(NS) w/ Guests (Jan 4), Dance Party and HOT Dan or DJ Method. Next Door @ Merchantman Brad Milligan Band (5), Epiphany 9 pm Holland College School of Performing Arts Music Fri –Sat 7 pm: Dave Woodside (Dec Summerside Legion (NS) (6), Indie Pop Night w/ Bones (11), (Jan 29), Andrea Ramolo with SoPA - hon - 28), Mat Hannah, (4), Dave Woodside Mon Bluegrass 7:30 –9 pm w/ guests each SKRRT SKRRT with Fatt Matt (12), Get ouring Leonard Cohen (30). Sat PEI’s Got (5/18), Stephen Szwarc (11), Nathan week. Open mic at 7 pm. Bring an instru - Down w/ Dekz (18), Olde Fashioned Blues Matinee 2:30 pm hosted by Got Blues Carragher (12), Ryan Merry (19), Adam ment for a jam after the show. Sat Kitchen (Chris Roumbanis, Reg Ballagh, Mike Hootenanny w/ JD Hughes 9 pm (19), MacGregor (25), Lawrence Maxwell (26). 23 Party 2 –5 pm has Kitchen Party Band w/ Robicheau) w/ guests: singer-guitarist-har - Open Mic w/ MusicPEI (23), MusicPEI Queen St, Ch’town. 892-9150 guests. FB Summerside Kitchen Party. 340 monica player Troy McArthur, singer-gui - presents Urban Electronic 11 pm (24), Rise Notre Dame St, Summerside. 436-2091 Up with Komah (25), For Esmé (QE) 9 pm tarist James Phillips (Dec 29), singer-gui - Olde Dublin Pub (27), Bring Back the 90s w/ Matty M*#rf%r tarist Katey Day (NB) (Jan 5), singer-gui - Regular live music Fri and Sat. Wannabeez Upstreet Craft Brewing (31). Most shows start at 10 pm unless oth - tarist Davis Ward (12), Colin James Tribute (Dec 28/29), Breakwater 8 pm (30), NYE Upstreet’s 2019 New Years Day Kickoff erwise mentioned. 181 Great George St, w/ guitarist Jason Condon & guitarist- (31), Jan TBA. Check oldedublinpub.com. lineup is: Logan Richard 2 pm, Upstreet Ch’town. 892-7377 singer Tim MacPherson (19), singer-har - 131 Sydney St, Ch’town. 892-6992 monica player Colin Campbell (26). 2nd set Family Band 3:20 pm, Animal Spirits is an electric blues jam. Kent St, Ch’town. The Old Triangle (Vulfpeck tribute) 4 pm, Good Ol Boys 5:10 Back Alley Music 370-FOOD pm, Lady Soul 6:20 pm, Calm Baretta 7:30 Thurs Schooner Session w/ Cynthia, Occasional live music. pm. [email protected]. 41 Ward, Aaron, Thomas & friends 7 pm. Sun [email protected]. 257 Queen St, Allen St, Ch’town. 894-0543 Gahan House Irish Trad Music and Set Dancing w/ Roy Ch’town. 367-3311 Live music Wed 9 pm: Mat Hannah (Jan 2), Johnstone & Friends 2 pm. Christine Fraser McCallum & Colin Buchanan (9), Campbell & Blake Johnston 8 pm (Dec 28), Water’s Edge Resto/Bar/Grill Black Rafter Ryan Merry & Emily Coffin (16), Dave Saul Good Duo 8 pm (Dec 29), NYE w/ Acoustic Sat 6 –9 pm. Monthly live music. Check FB. Black Rafter Woodside Duo (23), Lawrence Maxwell Adam MacGregor and The Foes and DJ www.watersedgepei.ca. Delta Prince Lounge. Souris. 687-4402 (30). 126 Sydney St, Ch’town. 626-BEER Flycore (Dec 31), Robbie Doherty and Rob Edward, 18 Queen St, Ch’town. 894-1208 Reid 8 pm (Jan 4), Katey Day 8 pm (5), Brothers 2 Hot Shots Lounge Lady Soul ft Kelley Mooney 9 pm (11/12), Thur Open Mic 7 pm (book w/ Kathy Ben Miller, Anita MacDonald, Zakk TRIVIA Music on Thur 7:30 pm and Fri nights 8 Ch’town Firefighter’s Club pm: Chris & Eric (Dec 28), Moe & Darcy Tweel), Fri Open Mic 8:30 pm w/ Cormier 7 pm (18/19), Vintage 2.0 8 pm (Jan 4), Trevor Cameron (10), Darla Gallant Campfire Dave Connolly, Sat 5 –7 pm Jerry (25/26). 189 Great George St, Ch’town. Fri 7:30 pm Cathy Flanagan Laird. Check FB for updates. 101 892-5200 (11), Nick Hann (17), Trevor Cameron (18), Hunter’s Ale House Longworth Ave, Ch’town. 892-0817 The Pourhouse (upstairs) Nick Hann (25). Water St, Summerside. Thur 9 pm Darcy Campbell; Fri 9 pm Doc; Liam Corcoran Band and Nick Doneff Band 436-9654 Sun 9 pm Rollins Hunter’s Ale House 8 pm (Dec 28). Winterjazz ft Glen Strickey Local 311 Mon Open Mic w/ Scuba Steve. Mainstreet Quartet & Amanda Jackson 6:30 pm (Jan 12, Charlottetown Beer Garden Fri 9 pm Randy Millar Bullies (Dec 28), Rolling Stones Tribute tickets at the door, call for table reserva - Weekend Dance Parties w/ Hot Dan, DJ (Dec 29), Mikey Woz presents Y2K19 with tion), Trailside Presents Garrett Mason 8 Olde Dublin Pub Method and Dekz. 190-2 Kent St, Ch’town. 90s Dance Party and DENNISON (Dec 31), pm (Jan 18/19, tickets at www.trailside.ca Thur 628-6898 Copycat (Jan 4), Future Funk (5), Defuser or Back Alley Music), Music PEI presents The Old Triangle (11), Dave Woodside and Brandon Gillis Friday Night Live in The Pourhouse 7 pm Sat 2 pm Toughest Trivia in Town Dave Charlottetown Legion (12), Chris and Eric (18), Copycat (19), (Jan 25, ticket info Music PEI), Dennis Connolly Ellsworth 8 pm (Feb 2). Upstairs, 189 Great Music Fri at 9:30 pm, Sat at 9 pm. Wrecking Friday Night Open Mic (25), Music PEI PEI Brewing Co Rock Showcase (26). huntersalehouse.com. George St, Ch’town. 892-5200 Crew (Dec 28), Black Eye (Dec 29), NYE w/ Check FB for dates Kent & Prince, Ch’town. 367-4040 Misty Water (Dec 31), Levee Day 2-3 pm PEI Brewing Company Silver Fox w/ Peter Rocket 1 –5 pm (Jan 1), Kelly The Shack Wacky Review w/ Patrick Sat 3 pm Buote (4), private function (5), Wannabeez Island Jazz at Baba’s Ledwell and Mark Haines 8 pm (Feb 2), (11), Renegade (12), Wrecking Crew (18), “Songs For My Mother” feat Dan Rowswell Super Bowl Party (Feb 3), Trent McClellan Kim Albert (19), Misty Water (25), Neon (Jan 3), Emmanuelle LeBlanc and Ken KARAOKE Laugh Every Day Tour (Mar 1), The Tea Country (26). charlottetownlegion.ca. Fornetran, (Jan 10), funky jazz with the The Alley Party Black River Tour (Mar 20). Tickets at Pownal St, Ch’town. 892-6022 Alan White Group (Jan 17), Music PEI Thur 9 pm Heather McIssac 19+ Show, (Jan 24), Jan 31 Alan Dowling’s New peibrewingcompany.com. 96 Kensington Rd, Ch’town. 629-BREW Black Rafter Copper Bottom Brewing Funk Project, (Jan 31). 181 Great George St, Ch’town. 892-7377 Fri 10 pm Meaghan Blanchard 7:30 pm (Jan 12, Piatto pizzeria & enoteca Charlottetown Legion tickets via Eventbrite. 567 Main St, Kaylee Hall Music Fri 6-9 pm w/ local performers. 45 Thur 7 pm Montague. 361-2337 Queen St, Ch’town. 892-0909 Every Fri is open mic ceilidh w/ house The Factory band and guests 8 –11 pm. Sat Pig & RCAF Wing Summerside Thur 10 pm Scuba Steve Dundee Arms Whistle dances 8:30 –11:30 pm: no dance Local 311 Music Fri 6:30 –to close: Brian Dunn (Dec Regular live music Fri and Sat. Dave Doyle (Jan 5), Black Hats (12), TBA (19), Rustlers Thur 9 pm 28), Marvin Birt (Jan 4), John MacAllar (11), (26). Gospel Concert last Sun of the month (Dec 28/29), NYE w/ Dave Doyle (Dec 31), Adam MacGregor (18), Brian Dunnm (25). cancelled for Jan. Watch for Feb details. Levee Dance w/ Dave Doyle Band 6 pm RCAF Wing Summerside 200 Pownal St, Ch’town. 892-2496 Hwy #3, Pooles Corner. 838-4399 (Jan 1), Misty Water (4/12), Renegade Sun 7 pm Page 44 The BUZZ January 2019 10:45 am Oct 4 –May. Michael is marking his 25th year playing for PEI children and families. Shows include movement, song and dance suited to a pre-school audience. When Will I Learn MUSIC Family fee is $5/ session. ongoing Music at Summerside Legion Brad Milligan Band releases its new single Acoustic Jams Mon enjoy bluegrass 7:30 –9 pm with differ - Acoustic Jams are held every Wed, 6:30 –9 ent entertainers each week at Summerside pm, at Murphy’s Community Centre, Legion. Open mic runs before the concert Richmond St, Charlottetown (except on at 7 pm. Bring an instrument for a jam after holidays). Everyone is welcome to bring an the concert. Sat Kitchen Party from 2 –5 pm instrument or just listen. A nominal fee has a Kitchen Party Band with guests. 340 goes to the centre to cover expenses. Info: Notre Dame St, Summerside. 436-2091 Caroline, 940-9565, [email protected]. Old Triangle Sessions Bonshaw Ceilidh A traditional music session, with host fid - The monthly Ceilidh Concert at Bonshaw dler Roy Johnstone, takes place Sun from Hall will be Jan 27 from 2-4 pm. Performers 2–5 pm at the Old Triangle, Charlottetown. include singers: Rick and Maureen First hour is a slow session. Players wel - Brennan, Meaghan Wilkie and Dennis come. Schooner Sessions are Thur 7 pm w/ MacKenzie; Jeannie Campbell and Charles players and dancers welcome to join in. 89 Reid, others TBA; plus local musicians University Ave, Charlottetown. Herb MacDonald, Phil Pineau and Tony the Troubador. There is an open mic, 50/50 Stratford Ceilidh draw, and homemade cookies and tea. All Stratford Ceilidh is one of PEI’s longest ages are welcome. The hall is accessible for continued ceilidhs. Enjoy an evening of fun small wheelchairs. Donations go to the and music the 2nd Sun of the month at 7 Fund for the Tozia Orphanage in Haiti. pm. Local musicians perform. Proceeds of Info: 675-4093 or FB. Stormdate is Feb 3. the night are donated to Camp Gencheff. It takes place at R.L.Cotton center, 57 Dunstaffnage Ceilidh Bunbury Rd, Stratford. 569-2732 Dunstaffnage Community Centre hosts a ceilidh on the 1st Sun of the month featur - Stratford Lions Ceilidh ing the house band Roadmasters—Ivor The Stratford Lions Ceilidh takes place the Price,Wayne Diamond, Theo Wiegers and 3rd Tue of each month at 7 pm at the Dave Moore and guest performers. Cotton Centre, 57 Bunbury Rd, Stratford. Admission is at the door. Lunch is served. Info: Irma, 569-3956 Kelly’s Cross Ceilidhs Sunday Series: Tunes on Tap PEI’s Brad Milligan Band have released its Says lead singer and songwriter, Brad Tunes on Tap is held Sun 3 –5 pm at Ceilidhs take place in the Kelly’s Cross the new single entitled “When Will I Learn?” It Milligan,“I once read a Tom Petty quote Copper Bottom Brewing. Join Host Ward 3rd Sun of the month at 7 pm. Local musi - is live on all streaming services. which said, ‘music is probably the only MacDonald and a rotating cast of musi - cians perform. Lunch is served. It takes real magic I’ve ever encountered in my cians—trad artists from across PEI, Atlantic place at Kelly’s Cross Community Hall, A mix of rock, r&b and pop, the single is life’. That quote has always resonated 1475 Rte 13, Kelly’s Cross. 658-2877 Canada and beyond. All ages welcome. 567 produced by Island artist, Colin with me. I want to really connect with Main St, Montague. 361-2337 Kill the Chill Concerts Lot 16 Buchanan (Paper Lions, Sorrey, Racoon people on this one. I want to bring out Winsloe United Church Ceilidh Bandit). It draws inspiration from bands their emotions.” Let the warm hospitality of the Lot 16 such as Blind Melon, every bit as much Winsloe United Church Winter Series Community Hall warm you up this winter. as The Beatles. Swirling harmonies FB BradMilliganBand/notifications; Ceilidhs set for Monday Jan 14, Feb 11, Mar On Jan 12 featured performers are Rick blending into bouncy melodies help cre - Instagram bradmilliganband/?hl=en Sparkes and the Enablers. Rick is an 11 and April 8, start at 7:30 with doors ate a sound all their own. award-winning writer and musician from opening at 6:30. Host Colleen MacPhee Summerside who, along with his band The welcomes multi instrumentalist Keelin Enablers, have just released their first full- Wedge and Colleen MacPhee, who stars as length album, The Trouble with the Light . Rita MacNeil in Lady Singers Of Our The first single from the new album, Century. There will be a light lunch served. Music PEI Songwriter Challenge “Nashwaak,” has been receiving regular Admission is at the door. Stormdate for airplay on CBC and radio stations through - Monday Jan 14 will be Monday Jan 28. The Music PEI Canadian Songwriter ty to pitch their songs to a panel of dele - out the Maritimes. Coming up are: The Winsloe United Church, 121 Winsloe Rd, Challenge in partnership with provin - gates, including music supervisors, pub - Vaudvillian (Feb 9) and Songwriter’s Circle Winsloe South. 368-1233 cial music industry associations offers lishers, labels, and other industry pro - featuring Colin Fowlie, Kylie Fox, Evan QEH Fundraising Concerts an opportunity for East Coast songwrit - fessionals from Canada and abroad. Leblanc and Daniel Drouin (Feb 23). All ers to collaborate with artists from Participating artists will have an oppor - The 4th Annual Winter QEH Fundraising concerts are at 7:30 pm at 38 Ferry Road, across Canada. Application deadline is tunity to pitch their catalogue of songs. Concert Series, presented by Cardigan Lot 16. Tickets are available at the door. January 4, 2019. You can listen to a sample of songs Bearing and Steel and Cardigan Feed Info: “Lot 16 Hall” Facebook page This initiative, held in conjunction created since the first Canadian Services, will be hosted by Treble with girls with the ECMA 2019 Conference, will Songwriter Challenge: Kinkora Ceilidh with guests. Concerts run every 2nd Sun at bring together leading music industry soundcloud.com/music-pei/sets/2017- A ceilidh with local musicians takes place 2 pm to Apr 28 (except Dec 30). Guests are: professionals from across North canadian-song-callenge. Jan 26 at 1:30 pm at Kinkora place. Tip-Er-Back (Jan 13), storyteller Dennis America to examine and discuss the The Music PEI Canadian Songwriter King (Jan 27), Keelin Wedge and Courtney art and the commerce of songwriting Challenge is not genre specific and is The Music Man two shows Hogan-Chandler (Feb 10), Kim Albert & in workshops, panels, listening ses - open to both solo artists and bands. The Michael Pendergast begins another fall- Mike Arsenault (Feb 24), Kendall Docherty sions and networking opportunities, primary songwriter (if a band) will par - winter season with two music shows for (Mar 10), The Taylor, Nick and Thomas with a focus on creating multiple rev - ticipate in the songwriting process. In children. One show takes place in the Trad Trio (Mar 24), the Chaisson Trio (Apr enue streams. order to be eligible to submit, you must upstairs food court area at Confederation 14), Peggy Clinton & Johnny Ross (Apr 28). Songwriters will collaborate together meet certain criteria. Please refer to the Mall, downtown Charlottetown, on Tue at Concerts take place at Assumption Parish for two-days to co-write and record two Canadian Songwriter Challenge 10:45 am Oct 2 –May. The other show takes Centre, 145 Stratford Rd, Stratford. There demos in a recording studio in PEI. Guidelines on ecma.com for full details place at Stratford Town Hall Gym Thur at will be 50/50 draw and homemade lunch. Selected artists will have the opportuni - and application form. The BUZZ January 2019 Page 45 Talking Bands by Evan James Ceretti Garrett Mason at The Pourhouse Nova Scotia bluesman booked for two nights in January East coast blues musi - Rachel Beck cian Garrett Mason will be playing the Rachel Beck has had an Pourhouse in amazing year in music— Charlottetown January a cross-country tour, a 18 and 19. Mason is a successful debut album, a true bluesman at heart. chart-topping single, a long He was raised in Truro, list of award nominations, Nova Scotia by his and more. mother Pam, and father, veteran Beck grew up singing in Canadian Bluesman choirs, playing in school Dutchie Mason. His band, and singing har - quest to become a monies with her sister, blues musician started Amy, which gradually pro - at a very early age; duced the folk duo The being surrounded by Beck Sisters. In 2013, the blues music, Garrett’s duo threw a song into the favorite tapes at three CBC Searchlight competi - years old were Canned tion and went on to become Heat and Buddy Rich. finalists, launching their What really sealed the careers as musicians. “I deal for Garrett to would say it started my become a blues gui - tarist was watching a career, it was really non- I T T

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E at 6:30 pm with music at 8 pm. The there for songs that we moter Pat Deighan. “Just a wildly amaz - Pourhouse is located at 189 Great were writing,” said Beck. ing blues show and not to be missed if George St. above the Old Triangle. Beck usually tours with a four-piece you’re a fan or not of that genre.” With 2013’s newfound success, Rachel band - including a cellist, bassist, and and Amy played and toured from then drummer - and tries to use an all-female until their last tour together in the sum - lineup as much as possible. The Beck mer of 2017, when Rachel decided to Sisters do still perform together, as Amy Grahame Rhodes launches Giant Steps pursue her solo career. hops on the kit and plays drums for local shows if she’s available. Grahame Rhodes is Beck released her debut self-titled launching his fourth album in early March of 2018, and by If you’ve had the pleasure of listening to album Giant Steps with a then it was obvious she had created Beck’s album, you’ll know as well as CD Launch Party at The something powerful. Her single anyone else just how easily her vocal Pourhouse on Saturday “Reckless Heart” debuted at #13 on the melodies can get stuck on repeat in your January 19. CBC Music Top 20 chart, moving to the head, as you catch yourself whistling #1 spot on March 8th (Amy’s birthday), the tunes walking down the street. “I’m Digitally released this and staying on the chart for six weeks a melody writer, for sure. Often, I’ll find past October, Giant Steps with the top number of votes. 2018 was some riff or melody bouncing around in is Grahame’s fourth off to a good start. my head, and I know that if I can’t shake album and features top it I’m going to turn it into something. It Canadian jazz players In July, Beck released her second single always starts with a melody for me,” Don Thompson on “Hearts on Fire” and she was thrilled to said Beck. piano, Neil Swainson on learn that the single would also be used acoustic bass and Terry T

in a series of trailers for season two of Beck’s most recent accomplishment is Clarke on drums. The L U A CBC’s “Anne with an E.” receiving a whopping 8 nominations for new album has been pro - I R H E T

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leave of absence from teaching for the year, new artist of the year, and album trumpet player with D 2018-19 school year. She already has a of the year. Music PEI Week last from Blood Sweat & Tears lot of shows booked for fall 2019, and January 23rd-27th, and Beck will proba - with final tracking, mixing and master - musicians including Duke Ellington, music will remain her priority. bly be playing a couple of shows related ing at The Sound Mill in PEI with engi - Toshiko Akiyoshi, Hubert Laws, Doug to that. However, her next PEI show is neer Jon Matthews. Riley, Rob McConnell, and many more. This past September, Beck embarked at The Mack on February 23rd, and it on a cross-Canada 24-show tour, will probably be her only full band Grahame is nominated this year for a Grahame has performed at jazz festivals starting in NFLD and traveling all the show on PEI until next fall. Music PEI Award for Jazz Achievement all over the world including the way BC. With fondness, Beck recalled Of The Year. His first album Almost Live Newport Jazz Festival Main Stage as a gigs that had rooms full of people Moving forward, Beck is looking to start in 1988 was followed by The Grahame featured artist, and he’s a performer on with lots of energy, as well as shows touring in Europe in the next couple of Rhodes Jazz Experience in 1995 and Rhodes many CBC and Canadian soundtracks. in the middle of nowhere with much years, and will be putting out another Less Travelled in 2002. In this new release smaller crowds. “I absolutely want to record in 2020. In the meantime, look Grahame tries to extend the possibilities The CD Launch Party will be at 3 pm at be on the road,” she said, adding that out for two singles to be released this of jazz trombone. “Any discipline must The Pourhouse in Charlottetown, she needs to be strategic, as the bal - winter - the first of which is an 80’s evolve or die and such is the case for admission at the door. Grahame’s band ancing act of different lifestyles can cover of “I Wanna Dance With jazz trombone. I believe the only limits will include Dan Rowswell on sax, Ian be tough on her three children and Somebody” which will be available on are those of the imagination.” Toms on guitar, Chris Martell on bass husband Brad. February 1st as a digital download only. Grahame has performed with top jazz and Alan Dowling on drums. Page 46 The BUZZ January 2019 PIXBYLORNE

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Jazz bands join forces Music at the Manse at your service The Charlottetown Jazz Ensemble will Grand opening of a new ceilidh join forces with the Colonel Gray Senior called Music at the Manse will take Jazz Band on January 15 at Colonel place Jan 4 with doors open at 6 pm Gray’s newly-refurbished Lecture and show starting at 7 pm. Tim Theatre. The two groups will each per - Archer is your host with local musi - form a set of tunes featuring guest cians performing. The Manse is locat - artists from each other’s bands. Music ed at 14155 st Peter’s Road, starts at 7 pm with admission by dona - Marshfield, and concerts will be in tion. Proceeds will support awards to the restored theater room originally music students. Charlottetown Jazz built in 1830. This is a small intimate Ensemble has been performing cince space with comfortable seating and 1996. The band features a mix of veter - new lights and sound equipment. an and up-and-coming PEI jazz musi - Ceilidhs will be held every Friday cians including several former members throughout the year. Info: 213-2861, of Colonel Gray Senior Jazz Band. FB Music at the manse Page 48 The BUZZ January 2019