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Katharine Dagg Page 2 The BUZZ February 2020 The BUZZ February 2020 Page 3 Page 4 The BUZZ February 2020 Profile: Mo Duffy Cobb by Jane Ledwell It also helped prepare her to seek pub- lication of her book, Unpacked: From PEI to Palawan, a memoir of her fami- ly’s travels in the wake of the unimag- Moving words inable loss of their daughter, Tya, to stillbirth. “It’s a different world in publishing than when it [the Writers’ Guild] was established,” Mo reflects. “Authors can do so much on your own…”—but, she adds, “you have to take unconventional risks.”

Placing her manuscript was complex, “because it was a memoir, but a travel memoir, that didn’t take place in Atlantic Canada—plus it was a grief memoir, and, unh, who wants to read that.” Mo did a “Pitch the Publisher” event, “at a microphone, in a room full of publishers and editors and the pub- lic… There’s such a human element— people in the room who have access and agency.” It paid off: Lesley Choyce of Pottersfield Press, selected the book for publication.

The SeaWords conference that put Mo on an author’s path also inspired Mo and the Writers’ Guild to initiate a literary festival, Wild Threads, featur- ing workshops and readings by some of Canada’s foremost writers and publishers. Mo is excited about the second season for Wild Threads. “Wild Threads has a shot at becoming a first- class literary festival, that has really exciting potential to give PEI writers a real shot.”

Mo says, “We want PEI to be a place with really well-developed cultural experiences. We’re not small fries.”

Mo reflects, “Most people don’t have time or capacity to focus on writing. Writing has to fit into a platform of things that go hand in hand with writ-

BUZZ ing.” For Mo, a mom of three growing children, the balance is with teaching, but, she says, “between teaching and Author and PEI Writers’ Guild president good experiences through the Writers’ writing parts of my life, besides family Mo Duffy Cobb holds a mug of coffee Guild.” She continues, “The Writers’ business… it’s a balancing act.” in her kitchen, reflect- Guild has been a really good oppor- ing on the recent strategic planning tunity for networking with publish- In her writing life, Mo has been retreat and the path to make the ers and writers, being around that working with Lori Mayne on “a organization more accessible, after inspiration… ‘company-ography’” of her father 30+ years serving Island writers. “We Regis Duffy’s bioscience business. Mo want the Writers’ Guild to be accessi- “Being a writer used to be ‘not a real says, “I’m not at sea writing a poetry ble to everyone, regardless if they’re thing,’” Mo remarks. It was hard to be book or something. I am on contract; published or not—we want to include an aspiring writer “with a crushing I have firm deadlines. The structure diverse voices; we want to be inclu- desire to move forward.” A turning has helped me move forward with sive,” Mo says. point for Mo was attending SeaWords, the book in a good way.” The sci- a creative writing conference hosted ence-heavy non-fiction is also inspiring From providing bursaries to reinforce twice by the L.M. Montgomery her to consider future projects in a dif- the message “people shouldn’t feel like Institute at UPEI. ferent style. “I feel like I want to write you need money to write,” to creat- something fluid,” she says. ing a welcome space for youth and SeaWords was “one of the things that emerging writers, Mo says, “We want really brought me into the world of Mo wants the Writers’ Guild to flourish to continue with the original intentions writing,” Mo says. “I wasn’t sure about to support emerging and established but add some more options… We want authors or publishers—even though writers. Mo admits, “I’m a demanding the Writers’ Guild to have a broader I had a manuscript at that point.” Mo leader!” She reflects, “I have the elec- wingspan, to create more experiences.” credits the conference—and following tric energy that we can do anything. I up in networks—with the opportunity have a big-thinking vision, because I Mo says, “Even as a writer from a to develop her memoir and to pursue am a dreamer—there’s no question.” very small island, I’ve had a lot of her MFA in creative writing. The BUZZ February 2020 Page 5 LIVE @ the Centre Bruce Guthro Winter calendar Songwriters Circle Two legends, a prospect, Ben Caplan, Rose Cousins, Letterkenny on tour, and more and a birthday—Jan 31

On January 31, Bruce Guthro will host two music legends and one of the regions upcoming prospects, in his Bruce Guthro Songwriters Circle—PEI. He will also throw a birthday celebra- tion for a music icon. Joining Bruce in his “circle” at the Delta Prince Edward in Charlottetown are his daughter Jodi, Terry Kelly and Matt Minglewood. Matt Minglewood’s birthday is going to add another com- ponent to the fun. The careers of Bruce, Matt and Terry are well known. Collectively, they’ve performed in dozens of coun- tries, multiple continents and they have won international, national and regional awards. Bruce’s daughter Jodi is in the earlier stages of a promis- ing career. She has released 7 singles on her way to her debut album and recently joined her father on a tour

Ben Caplan with his band FRASER MCCALLUM through Germany and Denmark. Tickets can be purchased at the This month, Confederation Centre’s live March welcomes the return of Island Box office in person performance series kicks off a bustling songwriters Rose Cousins and and by phone (629-6625), weekdays winter calendar of dance, choral music, Catherine MacLellan with individual from 11 am to 5 pm, or at rock, folk, and so much more, all LIVE @ concerts on March 21 and 28, respect- eastlinkcentrepei.com. the Centre. The complex will stage two ably. Cousins’ hometown release show dozen events between February and for her new record BRAVADO will take May, hosting these shows between the place in the Homburg Theatre fea- Mainstage, The Mack, Memorial Hall, turing an opening set from John Paul and partner venues, St. Paul’s Anglican White (The Civil Wars). and Trinity United. While the record comes out February On February 20 at The Mack, the 21, Cousins has already dropped two Centre presents East Coast singer- singles from the album. The first, “The songwriter with a twist, Ben Caplan Benefits of Being Alone,” is thought and his five-piece band. With his provoking, upbeat, and poppy with unruly mane and booming voice, a horn section. The second, “The Caplan brings a striking presence to Fraud,” is a ballad that features back- the stage. Combining timeless melo- ing by Atlantic String Machine. The dies with a contemporary folk feel, he award-winning songwriter describes explores subjects with understanding, the new album as the sound of a heart an open heart, and wry, noir humour. trying to open. “It explores the compli- Expect a mix of songs from all of his cation of emotion, its irrational tenden- albums, including his latest, Old Stock. cies, and its wisdom,” she offers. “It invites us to feel the courage it takes to Opening for Ben will be sing- be vulnerable.” er-songwriter Laurent Bourque, whose new album Blue Hour, was produced April promises more than showers, by PEI’s Dan Ledwell and includes the with dance umbrella and the Choral CBC Music Top 20 charting “Matador.” Music Programme staging public performances for springtime. Classic Saxophone quartet PROTEUS come Albums Live returns with a tribute to together in Memorial Hall on February Tom Petty: Damn the Torpedoes April 28, delivering a unique and personal 14. CBC Radio darling Basia Bulat is repertoire that promises to take the back on the Mainstage, bringing her audience on a journey through tra- national tour to the Island in support ditional works, reimagined classical of her new album, Are You in Love?, arrangements, and new music with due out March 27. “incredible precision and a great deal of emotion” (Le Voyageur). The group For LIVE @ the Centre concerts and all perform on different sax types and theatre bookings from visiting acts like strive to present music from many Letterkenny: Live on Tour, Jesse Cook styles, which highlight the character of visit confederationcentre.com. the sax and its diverse personas. Page 6 The BUZZ February 2020 The Pourhouse Smitten: A Winter Review Tanya Davis & Catherine MacLellan reunite—Feb 14 & 15

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Long-time friends and artistic col- and the rest of it) for 30 years now, laborators Catherine MacLellan and since they serendipitously ended up Tanya Davis are teaming up for two as neighbours while in elementary shows over Valentine’s Weekend, school. Having long ago established an February 14 and 15, at The Pourhouse inquisitive and comedic rapport, they in Charlottetown. Smitten: A Winter have brought their musings to shared Revue will see solo sets, new collabora- stages across Canada and overseas, tions, and special guests performing. from a West Coast tour for Mental “These are not Valentine’s shows Health Week to the Island favourite necessarily,” clarifies Davis, “though of Mittentime Review. course we’re going to talk about love! Smitten is Davis’ first show since Also, all of the spin-offs of love, the moving back to PEI this winter. She different kinds of it, the lack of it, the brings with her a fresh collection of suffering that comes from it, the joy… poems, the fervour of a new life chap- but these shows are not the equivalent ter, and her ever-unique perspective on of a sentimental Hallmark card.” it all. -winning sing- Catherine concurs. “We had been er-songwriter Catherine MacLellan will wanting to put on another show be fresh from an Australian tour and together, and so when Pat approached with a recent release in hand. Coyote is me about doing something with Catherine’s 7th studio album, a warm Trailside Presents, we jumped on the and polished effort that showcases her opportunity. We had a brainstorm maturity and scope as a songwriter session about the whole Valentine’s and recording artist. thing and how we could work with Tickets are on sale now at Back that. And love is a great starting point Alley Music, trailside.ca, or by calling for any conversation.” 367-3311. Doors open at 6:30 pm and Davis and MacLellan have been show starts at 8 pm. tanyadavis.ca, having conversations (about love catherinemaclellan.com, trailside.ca The BUZZ February 2020 Page 7 Set builder Garnett Gallant volunteers for ACT’s Noises Off

ACT will present the outrageous com- then pieced together like a puzzle. edy Noises Offat Florence Simmons The first floor will be built and then Performance Hall in April. The set for deconstructed and put away. Next, the Noises Off, by Michael Frayn, is a major second floor will be built. It won’t be part of the show. This madcap farce until very close to opening night that follows a theatre troupe trying, but not all the pieces will be assembled in one exactly succeeding, to put on a play. place, and the finishing touches (like The audience gets to see the action railings) are complete. on and off stage, and thus the set has to be quite versatile. The two-story Gallant is primarily concerned with construction includes eight working safety. He says it is important for not doors and a window as well as multiple just the actors, but for the entire team, sets of stairs and a full balcony that will to feel secure. That the props person support several actors at once. can place an object, or the director can ask for certain blocking, and everyone Garnett Gallant has spent a half a knows that the set will support them century with the theatre industry in safely. The actors will only have a few a variety of roles, including touring days on the set to rehearse this farce, the world with the National Ballet of which is filled with physical comedy. Canada. Building has always been a favourite interest, and when ACT (a The “community” of community community theatre) asked for his help theatre is a big reason why Garnett in designing and constructing the set Gallant says he is happy to be for Noises Off he was glad to oblige. involved. It is not just the actors, but an entire team of stage managers and Although he has been retired for a production crew (including Brenda couple of years, Gallant was busy until Porter, Kate Martin and Gordon Cobb) recently with family commitments. As that have come together from all over he says, “This is the first chance I’ve PEI to build this show. As well, ACT had time to volunteer.” He notes that it is very grateful that Noises Off will be is great to have a few months to work sponsored by Home on a project, at a bit slower pace than Hardware. When approached by the professional arena. It’s obvious Gallant, Chris Buote (owner/operator) when visiting the small construction agreed to support the production with workshop that he and his team (Cyril over $1000 worth of materials needed Armstrong and Greg Ellard) are having for the complicated set. fun—what community theatre should be about. Noises Off, at the Florence Simmons Theatre, in Ch’town, The set has to be constructed in many plays April 9, 10, 11 and 15, 16, 17, 18 at small pieces, one floor at a time, and 7:30 pm. actpei.com Page 8 The BUZZ February 2020 Jan 30 Feb 15 Island Jazz Charlottetown Jazz Host Dan Rowswell: Teresa Doyle (Jan 30) Ensemble w/ Groove Baba’s Lounge, Ch’town, 8 pm PERFORMANCE Company Feb 2, May 3 Feb 8 Silver Fox Entertainment Complex, Jan 31–Mar 27 Fri (except Feb 14, 21) S’side, 7:30 pm Afternoon Recital Luminos Ensemble Al Tuck CD launch—Days of Feb 15–16 UPEI Music Majors; Steel Recital Hall, Immortal Bach, St. Paul’s Anglican the Looking Glass (Al Tuck UPEI, Ch’town, 12:40 pm Church, Ch’town, 2:30 pm (Feb 2); sings Gene MacLellan) Jack Frost: Live Family Stage We Are The Light Of Stars, St. Paul’s Evermore Brew Pub, S’side, 8 pm Homburg Theatre, Ch’town Jan 31 Anglican Church, Ch’town, 2:30 pm (May 3) The Montgomerys, a tribute Feb 8 Feb 16 to Maud Montgomery in Feb 2, Mar 8, Apr 5 Winterjazz—Chris Kirby Eddy Quinn and Fiddlers’ words and songs PEI Bluegrass and Old Time The Pourhouse, Ch’town, 8 pm Sons with Keelin Wedge Trinity United Church, S’side, 2 pm Joscelynne Bordeaux, David MacKay, Music Society Concerts Nick Doneff, Dean Dunsford; The Feb 9 Jericho Road, Stiff Family, Bluegrass Feb 17 Haviland Club, Ch’town, 6:30 pm Gravity & Other Myths: A Revival (Feb 2); Beaconsfield’s Carriage We Will Rock You House, Ch’town, 2 pm Simple Space Jan 31 Credit Union Place, S’side, 7:30 pm Harbourfront Theatre, S’side, 7 pm Bruce Guthro’s Songwriters Feb 4 Feb 20 Feb 11 Circle The Highwaymen Tribute Ben Caplan w/ Laurent Showcase Recital Bruce Guthro, Terry Kelly, Matt Harbourfront Theatre, S’side, 7:30 pm Bourque Minglewood, Jodi Guthro UPEI Music Students; Colonel Gray High The Mack, Ch’town, 8 pm Delta Prince Edward, Ch’town, 8 pm Feb 5–9 School Lecture Theatre, Ch’town, 7 pm Credit Union Music PEI Week Jan 31 (stormdate Feb 1) Feb 11 Feb 22 Dr. Frances Gray Feb 5, 6:30 pm: Opening, The Alley, Holland College Welshmen Popalopalots Ch’town The Guild, Ch’town Performance Competition Feb 5, 10:00 pm: Open Mic, Baba’s Community Band’s Pop Dr. Steel Recital Hall, UPEI, 7:30 pm Lounge, Ch’town, hosted by Emily Concert Feb 27–Mar 1 Sorrey Florence Simmons Performance Hall, Feb 6, 7:30 pm: SOCAN Songwriter of Shrek the Musical Jan 31, Feb 1 Ch’town, 7:30 pm the Year Concert with Andrew Waite, The Guild Music Theatre School; The The Shack Wacky Review Dennis Ellsworth, Irish Mythen, Rick Guild, Ch’town (stormdate Feb 14) Patrick Ledwell & Mark Haines Sparkes, and Tara MacLean, hosted by Feb 13 PEI Brewing Co, Ch’town, 8 pm Matt Rainnie; St. Paul’s Church, Ch’town “Spotlight on New Faculty” Feb 28 Feb 7, 7:30 pm: Music Mosaic with Fayo, Dale Sorensen, trombone; Magdalena Proteus Sirène & Matelot, SoPA World Music Jan 31, Mar 28 von Eccher, piano; Steel Recital Hall, Memorial Hall, Confederation Centre, Ensemble, Vishtèn, guests; The Guild, UPEI, Ch’town, 7:30 pm Ch’town, 7:30 pm James Mullinger Ch’town Harmony House, Hunter River, 8 pm Feb 7, 10:00 pm: Red Dirt Rock with Feb 13–15 Feb 28 (Jan 31); Kings Playhouse, Georgetown, David Woodside, Soul Filter, Brad 7:30 pm (Mar 28) Milligan Band, Dennis Ellsworth; The Sheep are on the Lamb Hip Hop show Hunter’s Ale House, Ch’town Miltonvale Community Players; Milton Snak The Ripper, DJ Moves, DJ Ally Cat, Feb 1 Feb 8, 7:30 pm: Wintertime Tunes with Community Hall, North Milton, 7:30 pm Lizleo, Brok3n, K3vo, Adjust the Facts, The Mattman Hypnosis Winterjazz, Hailey MacIsaac, Vince the B-NoQ, Eric Broadbent, Fatt Matt & Messenger, Tara MacLean; The Guild, Feb 14 LxVNDR; The Mack, Ch’town, 9 pm Harbourfront Theatre, S’side, 7:30 pm Ch’town Elvis by Jeff Feb 8, 7:30 pm: Diggin’ Deep Roots with Feb 29 Feb 1 Blair Gaudet, Greg Bungay, Maureen Lot 16 Community Hall, , 7:30 Andrew Waite pm Jimmy the Janitor Trainor, Inn Echo, Gordie MacKeeman The Mack, Ch’town, 7:30 pm and his Rhythm Boys; The Celtic Celtic Performing Arts Centre, S’side, Feb 14–15 Performing Arts Centre, S’side Feb 29 7:30 pm Feb 9, 7:30 pm: Festival Finale with Cory Catherine MacLellan & Tanya Letterkenny Live! Gallant, Gordie MacKeeman and his Davis Present Smitten: A Feb 1 Rhythm Boys, Paper Lions, Irish Mythen, Homburg Theatre, Ch’town, 6:30 pm Ashley Condon Sorrey; Florence Simmons Performance Winter Revue Hall, Ch’town. musicpei.com Feb 29 Copper Bottom Brewing, Montague, The Pourhouse, Ch’town, 8 pm 7:30 pm The Irish Rovers Feb 6 Feb 15 Harbourfront Theatre, S’side, 7:30 pm Feb 2 Fidgets Comedy— Sirens cabaret fundraiser Mar 1 Ivan and Vivian Hicks Shenanigan’s Tour “Crazy in Love” Patina Trinity United Church, S’side, 2 pm Milton Hall, Milton, 7 pm The Guild, Ch’town, 7 pm Trinity United Church, S’side, 2 pm The BUZZ February 2020 Page 9 Mar 1 Mar 28 “True North”—PEI Contemporary Works for Symphony, Conductor Wind Band Mélanie Léonard UPEI Wind Symphony directed by Karem J. Simon; Confederation Centre, Zion Presbyterian, Ch’town, 2:30 pm Ch’town, 7:30 pm

Mar 3 Mar 28 Rachel Beck Stronger Than Catherine MacLellan You Know Tour and album The Mack, Ch’town, 7:30 pm launch Mar 28 Florence Simmons Performance Hall, Ch’town, 7:30 pm Old Man Luedecke Copper Bottom, Montague, 7:30 pm Mar 6 Bay City Rollers Mar 29 The Silver-Tones and The Harbourfront Theatre, S’side, 7:30 pm Treble Makers Mar 5–7, 10–12 Trinity United Church, S’side, 2 pm The Two Loves of Gabriel Apr 3 Foley UPEI Choral Concert Irish Cultural Centre, Ch’town UPEI Choral Groups, Voice Majors, Guests directed by Sung Ha Shin-Bouey; Mar 6–7 (stormdate March 8) Park Royal United Church, 7:30 pm “Magic Flute: The Opera” Apr 3 UPEI Music Students; Steel Recital Hall, UPEI, Ch’town, 7:30 pm The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra Mar 7 Homburg Theatre, Ch’town, 7:30 pm dance umbrella: Jitterbug Juliet Apr 3 Twin Flames The Mack, Ch’town, 7 pm Harbourfront Theatre, S’side, 7:30 pm Mar 11 Apr 3–4 Fascinating Maritime Ladies Canadian Folk Music Awards Kelley Mooney, Allison Kelly, Catherine Hosts Jean Hewson and Benoit Bourque O’Brien; St. Paul’s, Ch’town, 7 pm Apr 3: Vishtèn, Kaia Kater, Ayrad, Leaf Rapids, Tri-Continental, Lennie Gallant Mar 13 Apr 4: Eastern Owl, Geneviève & Alain, Dara Ó Briain “Voice of Gordie MacKeeman & His Rhythm Boys, Abigail Lapell, Le Vent du Nord, Irish Reason” Mythen; Delta PE, Ch’town, 7:30 pm Homburg Theatre, Ch’town, 7 pm Apr 4 Mar 13, 14 Jill Barber Matt Minglewood Harbourfront Theatre, 7:30 pm The Pourhouse, Ch’town, 8 pm Apr 4 Mar 14 dance umbrella: Ahoy! Ria Mae—The Stars Tour The Mack, Ch’town, 7 pm Harbourfront Theatre, S’side, 7:30 pm Apr 5 Mar 15 Voices of Spring Juliette Squarebriggs, St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Ch’town Wayne Ellis Apr 7 Trinity United Church, s’side, 2 pm Alan Doyle w/ Kelly Prescott Harbourfront Theatre, S’side, 8 pm Mar 21 Rose Cousins Album Launch Apr 9 Homburg Theatre, Ch’town, 7:30 pm Canada’s Ballet Jörgen’s Mar 27 Anne of Green Gables—The The Legends of Motown Ballet Homburg Theatre, Ch’town, 7:30 pm Harbourfront Theatre, S’side, 7:30 pm Page 10 The BUZZ February 2020 A Tribute to The Highwaymen Harbourfront Theatre in Summerside—Feb 4 True North PEISO with guest conductor Mélanie Léonard—Mar 1

A Musical Tribute to The Highwaymen Guy Mellanson emulate their heroes. is touring The Maritimes and on Tickets for the Summerside show February 4 comes to Summerside’s are available at the Harbourfront Harbourfront Theatre. Theatre Box Office, 124 Heather Moyse Back in the day The Highwaymen— Drive, by phone at 888-2500 or 1-800- Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash and 708-6505 and online at Willie Nelson— travelled the world harbourfronttheatre.com. performing hits to A Musical Tribute to the millions of fans. Now, backed by a five- Highwaymen tour of The Maritimes is piece band, Bob Gill, Jim Yorfida and a VaughnCo Entertainment Production.

The PEI Symphony Orchestra’s 52nd Jocelyn Morlock’s Nostalgia (2008), season resumes March 1 with the third Alice Ping Yee Ho’s Jubilation of of four concerts entitled “True North.” Spring (2015), and Mar Atlantico—a The Canada-themed concert will fea- 2001 tone poem for orchestra by Peter ture guest conductor Mélanie Léonard Charles Allen. Soloist Justin Amador leading the orchestra through a selec- will be featured on Elizabeth Raum’s tion of works by Canadian composers, Sherwood Legend (1996). as well as a performance by this year’s Suzanne Brenton Award winner, Justin The concert takes place in the sanc- Amador, horn. tuary of Charlottetown’s Zion Presbyterian Church (135 Prince Street) Mélanie Léonard, born in Montréal on March 1 at 2:30 pm. Individual and raised in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield concert tickets can be purchased in (Qc), is the Music Director of the advance at the Confederation Centre Sudbury Symphony Orchestra. Box Office or at the door of the concert. She held the positions of Resident Conductor (2009-2012) and Associate Before the concert, there will be a free Conductor (2012-2013) with the pre-concert talk at 1:30 pm in Zion’s Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. This youth chapel where conductor Mélanie will be her first appearance with the Léonard and soloist Justin Amador PEI Symphony Orchestra. will discuss the performance to follow. Guests will have the opportunity to With experience in classical, contempo- ask questions and learn more about the rary, and popular music, hornist Justin performers as well as the works and Amador has performed with a vari- composers on the programme. ety of ensembles, including the UPEI Wind Symphony, the PEI Symphony The final concert of the PEI Orchestra, the Confederation Brass, the Symphony’s season, “Copland and Charlottetown Jazz Ensemble, and the Rachmaninoff” takes place April 19 Scotia Brass Ensemble. Having finished at Confederation Centre of the Arts. his studies at UPEI under the direction Two masterworks conclude the season: of Dr. Gregory Irvine, Justin is pur- Aaron Copland’s Symphony No. 3 suing a career in music performance which features the familiar theme from while residing in Halifax, Nova Scotia. his Fanfare for the Common Man and Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto Works on the programme include Sid No. 3, which will be performed by Robinovitch’s Prairie Sketches (1986), Sarah Hagen. peisymphony.com The BUZZ February 2020 Page 11 Pops concert Holland College Welshmen at Florence Simmons—Feb 11

L-R: Christine Blanchard, band director, with band members Darin MacBeth, Blaine Bernard, and Richard Russell (seated), as they prepare for the upcoming Pops concert.

There will be something for everyone the Welshmen for the concert. “The at the Holland College Welshmen Welshmen are committed to connecting Community Band’s free concert, which and collaborating with other Island takes place at 7:30 pm February 11 at ensembles and we are very pleased Florence Simmons Performance Hall, to share the stage with this fine Prince of Wales Campus, Ch’town. organization under the direction of “This is our annual Pops concert, Rory O’Donnell,” Blanchard said. and it will feature music in the rock Please bring a cash/food donation and swing styles as well as selections for the Upper Room Food Bank. from the very popular Disney movies,” Donations will also be accepted to said Christine Blanchard, Welshmen support the band fund or the college’s Band director. 50th Anniversary Golden Endowment The PEI Regimental Band will join Fund. Stormdate is February 18. Page 12 The BUZZ February 2020 The BUZZ February 2020 Page 13 Page 14 The BUZZ February 2020 Credit Union Music Music PEI Awards Nominees Achievement in Classical or Jazz Rock Recording: Music: Brad Milligan Band, Destination; David Atlantic String Machine, Dan Woodside, The Long and The Short; Rowswell, Winterjazz Quartet Dennis Ellsworth, Common Senseless; PEI Week Credit Union Album: Soul Filter, A Minor Conspiracy; Atlantic String Machine, The Bayfield Towerwood, Towerwood Events and award nominees Sessions; Gordie MacKeeman and Roots Contemporary/Country: announced—Feb 5 to 9 His Rhythm Boys, Dreamland; Irish Cory Gallant, Welcome to My World; Mythen, Little Bones; Paper Lions, Stay Greg Bungay, A Radical Departure; Irish Music PEI has announced the lineup Together; Sorrey, In Full Bloom Mythen, Little Bones; Maureen Trainor, of events for the 2020 Credit Union Digital Achievement: Nothing But The Stars; Tara MacLean, Music PEI Week taking place February Andrew Waite, Hailey MacIsaac, Deeper 5 to 9. The week celebrate some of the KINLEY, Paper Lions, Sorrey Roots Traditional Recording: best of Island music from this past year On February 8 enjoy Wintertime Tunes Electronic Single: Blair Gaudet, Storytime; Gordie with shows at various venues featur- at 7:30 pm at The Guild. There will Lee Rosevere, “Lunar Descent”; MacKeeman and His Rhythm Boys, ing many of the 2020 Music PEI Award be a lineup of music to warm up to The Trip with DJ AllyCaT, “Should Dreamland; Inn Echo, Inn Echo nominees and special guests. with performances by Tara MacLean, Probably Do Something”; Vince The SOCAN Songwriter: Winterjazz, Hailey MacIsaac, and Messenger, “Photosynthesis” Andrew Waite, “Cash It In”; Dennis It kicks off with the Opening Reception Vince the Messenger. Also at 7:30 Entertainer: Ellsworth, “Don’t Worry About It”; at The Alley on February 5, starting at pm, plant yourself in Summerside at Andrew Waite, Atlantic String Irish Mythen, “Little Bones”; Rick 6:30 pm. There will be refreshments, the beautiful Celtic Performing Arts Machine, Cory Gallant, David Sparkes + The Enablers, “Love for snacks, and bowling. At 10 pm at Centre at the College of Piping for Woodside, Dylan Menzie, Gordie Rainy Days”; Tara MacLean, “Ghosting Baba’s Lounge, Emilee Sorrey will host Diggin’ Deep Roots featuring Gordie MacKeeman and His Rhythm Boys, Me” the Open Mic. Backline will be pro- MacKeeman & his Rhythm Boys, Inn Echo, Irish Mythen, Little Cities, Solo Recording: vided, bring your band. Blair Gaudet, Greg Bungay, Maureen Paper Lions, Rachel Beck, Richard Cory Gallant, Welcome to My World; Trainor, and Inn Echo. Wood, Tara MacLean Dennis Ellsworth, Common Senseless; On February 6 is the returning favou- Event: Hailey MacIsaac, In a Dark Room; Irish rite SOCAN Songwriter of the Year Throughout the week—and the Atlantic Blue; Cloggeroo, the Island Mythen, Little Bones; Tara MacLean, Concert. Starting at 7:30 pm at St. month—you can view the Music PEI Folk Festival; Island Jazz; Rock the Deeper Paul’s Church and hosted by Matt Album Art exhibit in Summerside at Boat Music Festival; Rollo Bay Fiddle Song: Rainnie, nominees Andrew Waite, the Eptek Art and Culture Centre. Festival Cory Gallant, “Where You Come Dennis Ellsworth, Irish Mythen, Rick Francophone Artist: From”; Irish Mythen, “Little Bones”; Sparkes, and Tara MacLean will per- On Sunday afternoon Music PEI will Fayo, Sirène & Matelot, Vishtèn KINLEY, “Lightworkers”; Paper Lions, form in a cozy Songwriters’ Circle with host the Awards Party by invita- Group Recording: “Rhythm & Gold”; Sorrey, “Talking To interviews by Rainnie giving a glimpse tion only for 2020 Award Nominees Atlantic String Machine, The Bayfield Them” into the stories behind the songs. The and guests to celebrate each other’s Sessions; Gordie MacKeeman and His Touring Artist: 2020 Music PEI SOCAN Songwriter of achievements. Rhythm Boys, Dreamland; Paper Lions, Atlantic String Machine, Irish Mythen, the Year Award will be presented. Stay Together; Sirène & Matelot, Sirène Rachel Beck, Richard Wood, Vishtèn The week’s festivities close Feb 9 at & Matelot; Sorrey, In Full Bloom Venue of the Year: On February 7 Credit Union Music the Florence Simmons Performance Live Music Programmer: Celtic Performing Arts Centre at The PEI Week features two different shows Hall. The Festival Finale begins at 7:30 Dan Rowswell, Darren Biggar, Grace College of Piping; Copper Bottom at two different venues. At 7:30 pm pm and includes performances by the Gormley Brewing; The Guild head to The Guild for Music Mosaic, Music PEI award top nominees includ- New Artist: Video: an eclectic mixture of music featuring ing Irish Mythen, Cory Gallant, Gordie Brad Milligan Band, Cory Gallant, Alicia Toner, “Dangerous Home” some highly accomplished nominees— Mackeeman and his Rhythm Boys, David Woodside, Inn Echo, Maureen (director Jordan Mah); Andrew Waite, Vishtèn, Sirène & Matelot (featuring Paper Lions, and Sorrey. Trainor “Faith” (director Brendan Henry); Lennie Gallant and Patricia Richard), Pop Recording: Little Cities, “Safety First” (director Zabulon Kajumbura, Fayo, and SoPA For tickets visit musicpei.com or Hailey MacIsaac, In a Dark Room; Paper by Ryan McCarvill); Sorrey, “Signs” World Music Ensemble. A late show call 894-6734 for info and volunteer Lions, Stay Together; Sorrey, In Full (director Ben Rayner); Vishtèn, “Elle gets rocking at Red Dirt Rock with opportunities. Music PEI is the Music Bloom Tempête” (director Millefiore Clarkes) Dennis Ellsworth, David Woodside, Industry Association for the province Producer: Visual Artist: Soul Filter, and Brad Milligan Band at of PEI with a mandate to assist in the Colin Buchanan, Dennis Ellsworth, Jon Ashley Anne Clark, Brendan Henry, 10:30 pm at Hunter’s Ale House. development of PEI’s music industry. Matthews Karen Graves The BUZZ February 2020 Page 15 LIVE @ the Centre Andrew Waite Live video shoot at The Mack – Feb 29 BRENDAN HENRY BRENDAN

Music PEI Award-winner Andrew Waite Nikki (sax, vocals), Joce Reyome is back at The Mack in Charlottetown (vocals), Mark Parsons (trumpet), on Feb 29 7:30 pm. He and his band Bob Nicholson (trombone), and Ken plan to capture the night through a Fornetran (sax). There will be a guest video recording with a live audience. appearance from some Island Rock Camps students, and other surprises After his second album release last as well. year, Tremors, Waite has been gaining momentum and says that he is looking “We love playing The Mack because forward to sharing songs from his two it has one of the best vibes in award-winning albums as well as a Charlottetown,” says musical collab- number of new songs that have not yet orator and partner Nikki Waite. “It’s been released. comfortable for the audience—great stage, great sound, great lights, and There will be a full video and audio should make the perfect venue for this crew on site to record Live at The Mack, video project. We are aiming to capture and a range of performances will the full variety of what Andrew does. include Waite’s powerful and versatile The entire concert will be recorded, six-piece band with an added horn sec- including audience reaction and tion, intimate solo and duo numbers, participation!” special performances by guests and everything in between. Join Andrew, Nikki, and their Island supergroup, Live at The Mack on The band will feature the following February 29. The live video project has members: Sean Ferris (keys, organ), been funded by FACTOR Canada. For Mat MacEachern (drums), Chris tickets, visit the Confederation Centre Martell (bass), Ian Toms (guitar), Box Office. confederationcentre.com Page 16 The BUZZ February 2020 The Two Loves of Gabriel Foley Harbourfront Theatre

In March the Benevolent Irish Society love, has come to the realization that will stage The Two Loves of Gabriel Foley, he will not be having a family if he Gravity & Other Myths a play by Jimmy Keary from County doesn’t make some serious changes Westmeath, Ireland. in his life and make them soon. The Acrobatic circus troupe in Summerside—Feb 9 In March of 2020, for the second story takes some comedic twists when year in a row, the Social Committee of Gabriel accepts questionable “court- the Benevolent Irish Society are featur- ing advice” from his married best ing a much-loved Charlottetown tra- friend Liam Gavigan. Gabriel’s mother dition, the St. Patrick’s Week Play. For Aggie lives with him and is constantly many older Islanders, the St. Patrick’s reminding him that she despairs of Week Play is a happy memory of grow- ever having any grandchildren to ing up in Charlottetown in from about spoil. Gabriel joins the local Theatre 1940 to 1980. It signalled the end of Group as a way to meet a potential winter and was much anticipated as a wife and the fun begins. “do not miss” event. The next time you The play brings to the stage many are at the Irish Cultural Centre in the of the elements that make a play inter- Katherine Hughes Memorial Hall, take esting. It contains comedy, unresolved a minute to look at the pictures on the romance, elder vs youth values, local wall on the right of the stage. Featured gossip, interfering relatives, ulterior there you will see a few pictures of pre- motives, a love triangle, etc. vious productions, from as far back as There will be six runs of the play 1894, which were staged by the BIS at a on stage at the Irish Cultural Centre on number of venues in Charlottetown. March 5 to 7 and March 10 to 12. Ticket The 2020 play, called The Two Loves sales will be through Eventbrite.ca of Gabriel Foley, is a three-act comedy starting on February 3. Every gener- that is currently being staged all over ation will enjoy this production. Last CHRIS HERZFELD the world due to popular demand. year the play was sold out 5 of the 6 The story takes place in a small central nights of the play, so don’t hesitate too Harbourfront Theatre presents interna- reach new heights and capture your Ireland town in County Westmeath in long in buying your ticket. The Irish tionally award-winning circus Gravity attention like nothing you’ve seen the early 1990s. A local farmer, mid- Cultural Centre (BIS Hall) is on North & Other Myths on February 9 with their before,” continues Keller. “You will lit- dle-aged Gabriel Foley who is unmar- River Road, Charlottetown. show “A Simple Space.” erally be on the edge of your seat, hold- ried and considers himself unlucky at ing your breath as the acrobats do crazy In “A Simple Space,” seven acrobats stunts you never thought possible.” take to a stripped-back stage using only their bodies and strength to do Referred to as “Cirque du Soleil with a gravity-defying tricks. fistful of grit” by UK Express, Gravity & Other Myths has won awards “What’s unique about this show is around the world for this very show. that the acrobats don’t rely on any kind of major apparatus to bring their Audience members have the oppor- show to extreme heights like you tend tunity to purchase either on-stage to see with other acrobatic shows,” or traditional theatre seats for this says Kieran Keller, Harbourfront’s performance experience. For infor- Executive Director. mation about Gravity & Other Myths: A Simple Space at Harbourfront on “There are no hoops hanging from the Sunday, February 9 at 7 pm, visit ceiling, no structures to lean on or to Harbourfront Theatre’s Box Office or distract from the acrobats—it’s only visit them at harbourfronttheatre.com. 7 bodies in a simple space, and they

Fidgets Comedy Sheep are on the Lamb Fidgets Comedy—Shenanigan’s Tour See the next exciting episode of Some is coming to Milton Hall, 7 New Neighbours (Episode Six), The Sheep are Road Rte 224, Milton. Like on the Lamb. Neighbourhood animals Mike Myers, Martin Short, John Candy are being “prepped” for the Old Home and a host of others, the Fidgets Week competition. It sounds straight continue the tradition of bringing forward enough. But in fact there is Canadian comedy to the world stage. trouble, jealously, and rumours in the Dave Lane, Chris Reid and John neighbourhood! Join the local cast and Hollingsworth have performed their see what’s going on in the hood. unique brand of improv comedy for This lighthearted comedy is a thousands of people. presentation of Miltonvale Community Comedians Colin Mochrie and Red Players. It takes place February 13, Green say that this could be Canada’s 14 and 15 at 7:30 pm at the Milton next break-out comedy team. You can Community Hall, 7 New Glasgow check them at on Amazon Prime. Road Rte 224, North Milton. This is an all ages famly-friendly Tickets are available at the Hall at comedy night. Purchase tickets online 566-3154 or miltoncommunityhall@ at fidgetcomedy.eventbrite.com. gmail.com. Buy your tickets now. These performances usually sell out. The BUZZ February 2020 Page 17 The Brew by Bryan Carver Brewery Battle Hopyard hosts eight PEI breweries in friendly competition BRYAN CARVER BRYAN

Hopyard’s General Manager, Jenn Maxwell

After ringing in the end of another suc- Western PEI’s Moth Lane Brewing cessful year, Charlottetown’s beloved took on Copper Bottom, PEI’s newest beer institution Hopyard has dreamt brewery, Lone Oak was pitted against up another series of great beer events Summerside’s Evermoore, and finally, for the first couple of months of 2020. Upstreet Craft Brewing battled Rose In a winner take all single elimination Valley’s cultural hub, BarNone. Each tournament, Hopyard has pitted the 8 brewery could bring in four of their breweries operating on Prince Edward beers to be served on tap, a tally is kept Island against each other in their for the amount of glasses sold on each “Battle of the Breweries.” side and a winner is declared before the end of the night. Having first tested the tournament format at their Halifax location, they At the time of writing, the first battle saw the draw each round had with saw Bogside Brewing, still reveling local beer enthusiasts. Fans came out in after being named Brewery of the Year droves to support their favourite brew- and Best New Brewery at the 2019 ery by enjoying a pint. The Halifax Atlantic Canada Brewing awards, tournament saw rookie entry New carry that momentum through and Brewing beat out seasoned beat out PEI Brewing Company by a veteran PEI Brewing Company. narrow margin.

“The brewery battle gives us a great After January’s first round, the four opportunity to promote our local brew- victorious breweries will battle it out ers,” says Hopyard General Manager, in the semi-finals held on the first Jenn Maxwell. “For an island with a two Thursdays of February—the 6th small population, we are really lucky & 13th. The winners from these two to have such a great group of brewers, rounds will duke it out for the cham- each brewery definitely has its die- pionship title on Thursday, February hard fans and we want to give people 20th. The winner will be crowned a chance to support their favourite Champion Brewery of 2020, and will beers,” she adds. enjoy the impressive bragging rights this distinction awards. Be sure to stop First rounds for the PEI version of by and cast your ballot by enjoying the “Battle of the Breweries” were a pint (or two!) from your favourite held in January. In these preliminary brewery and check out all the Hopyard heats, PEI Brewing Co. faced off social media channels to catch the against Montague’s Bogside Brewing, latest brewery battle results. Page 18 The BUZZ February 2020 Winterjazz with Chris Kirby The Guild The Pourhouse—Feb 8 Crazy in Love Winterjazz, back for its 13th season, continues with an early Show at the Pourhouse in Charlottetown on Sirens choral ensemble cabaret fundraiser – Feb 15 February 8 from 8:00–10:30 pm.

This month soulful Newfoundland singer-songwriter Chris Kirby is stepping out from behind the curtain. The producer-songwriter-multi-instru- mentalist is back with his first album in seven years, What Goes Around, featuring the hot singles “Pot of Gold” and “Better Not Let Me Down.”

Kirby has been on the road with Matt Andersen, playing keyboards and co-writing two songs on Matt’s latest, Halfway Home By Morning. He has written songs for The East Pointers, Stephen Fearing, The Once, Tim From being everyone’s secret weapon, Chaisson and more. Kirby’s has also this East Coast all-star is now taking produced albums for Charlie A’Court centre stage with What Goes Around. and Beauwater, plus hot new Folk act Quote The Raven, Country-Americana Winterjazz house band is drummer artist Chris Ryan and others. Alan Dowling, guitarist Ian Toms, sax player Glen Strickey, and bass player What Goes Around is a rich soul album, Deryl Gallant. with thick grooves and vocals, funky PEI women’s choral ensemble Sirens Proceeds will go toward the produc- keyboard parts, hooks and sexy lyrics, Reserve at 892-5200. For info on the will present cabaret fundraiser “Crazy tion of Sirens’ first full-length album tunes that reflect his love of all things concert series call or text 393-4536 or in Love” on February 15 at 7 pm at The Boundless. The group recorded the Aretha, Stevie Wonder and Al Green. email [email protected]. Guild in Charlottetown. album with Halifax producer Jeff Reilly. Captured in the acoustics of the In keeping with the cabaret feel, there Church of St. Bonaventure in Tracadie will be folk, pop, jazz, and musical Cross, the album will be released soon. theatre selections sung by soloists, duos, and small groups. Singers will be Sirens is under the artistic direction joined by Stephanie Cole at the piano of Kelsea McLean. The group has and other musical guests. The ensem- been lauded for its pure tone quality, ble will also perform some surprise sensitive musicality and tight ensemble tunes for the audience. To round out singing. the evening, there will be a silent auc- tion with a number of prizes from local Be sure reserve your spot early. Tickets businesses and artisans. available at sirens.com or at the door.

Elvis by Jeff Lot 16—Feb 14 Enjoy an Evening with Elvis by Jeff on Feb 14 at 7:30 pm at Lot 16 Community Hall, 38 Ferry Rd, Miscouche. This tribute show is designed to take you back to a memory of Elvis—a romantic moment with an Elvis song playing, an Elvis movie you will never forget, or the excitement of an Elvis concert. From Bloomfield, Jeff has been performing his tribute to Elvis show for fans in West Prince and Ontario for two years. He will sing some of your favourite Elvis hits accompanied The show will also feature Jeff’s by tracks recorded by a 25 piece Elvis back up singers, The Inspirations— tribute band from BC, who Mary Gallant and Nadine Chaisson. specialize in authentic Elvis recreations For information or to reserve tickets for small venues. call 853-3727. elvisbyjeff.com The BUZZ February 2020 Page 19 LIVE @ the Centre Charlottetown Jazz Ensemble Album release Big Band Jazz at Silver Fox in Summerside—Feb 15 Hometown launch of Bravado by Rose Cousins—Mar 21 Island troubadour Rose Cousins has released the second single from her forthcoming new album, Bravado. Entitled, “The Fraud,” the new song is described by Rose as “the seed of the whole project…a simultaneous gut punch and light bulb.” For the first time in over twenty years to check out how they’ve weathered Rose has also released a video for “The the Charlottetown Jazz Ensemble will the last couple of decades. The band Fraud,” an emotive performance, cap- bring its eclectic brand of big band jazz includes Summerside area members tured live at Confederation Centre of to Summerside with a performance at Tristan Fox and Mark Cerisano and the Arts on the mainstage, with accom- the Silver Fox Entertainment Complex former Summerside residents Bruce paniment from the Atlantic String on February 15 at 7:30 pm. The show Lochhead and Shelley Hanson. Machine. The video was directed by will also feature a guest appearance Groove Company is a 6-piece Shehab Illyas, with sound by Adam by the popular horn band Groove horn band specializing in original Gallant, and lighting assistance by Company. jazz/rock arrangements, often fea- Marijka Wren Haines. sound of a heart trying to open. “It Since 1996 the Charlottetown Jazz turing mash-ups of contrasting tunes explores the complication of emotion, Ensemble has been presenting an eclec- (e.g. Weather Report’s “Birdland” The Centre mainstage will play host to its irrational tendencies, and its wis- tic mix of traditional standards and paired with Van Morrison’s “Brown- Rose again for her official hometown dom,” she offers. “It invites us to feel contemporary big band jazz. The band Eyed Girl”). Groove Company has album launch for Bravado on March the courage it takes to be vulnerable.” features Island musicians with a wide made several appearances at the 21 at 7:30 pm. The launch will include range of backgrounds, from gifted stu- Summerside Lobster Festival. Most support from John Paul White. The new video can be viewed now dents to seasoned professionals. of the band members also play in the through Rose Cousins’ FB page and The Charlottetown Jazz Ensemble Charlottetown Jazz Ensemble, making The Pride of Kensington, PEI, Rose will YouTube channels. For tickets to the last played Summerside in the late 90s. the Groove Company’s guest appear- release her new album world-wide on March 21 album release, visit Their new Facebook page (facebook. ance a natural fit for the evening. February 21 on Outside Music. The confederationcentre.com or drop into com/charlottetownjazz) has recent Music starts at 7:30 pm with admis- songwriter describes the album as the the box office on Queen St, Ch’town. photos and videos for folks who want sion at the door. Proteus sax group Concert in Confederation Centre’s Memorial Hall—Feb 28

Proteus saxophone quartet comes to Memorial Hall at Confederation Centre in Charlottetown, taking advantage of the space’s natural reverb. Since forming in Paris in 2011, these four saxo- phonists (soprano, alto, tenor, and baritone) have been committed to pre- senting lively and diverse concerts. Originating from across Canada, the members united through their combined curiosity and love for exploring chamber music specifically written for the sax quartet. Proteus has performed together The group performs music from across Canada, the U.S., and France many styles featuring the saxophone for events such as the North American and its diverse personas, including Saxophone Alliance Biennial, works by Jean Rivier, Paul Suchan, the World Saxophone Congress and Johann Sebastien Bach. By pro- (Strasbourg), the Strata New Music gramming eclectic concerts, they aim Festival, and many more. to entertain and to educate the public Debut Atlantic touring artists, about the history of the saxophone and Proteus are LIVE @ the Centre, the sax quartet repertoire. February 28 at 7:30 pm. Page 20 The BUZZ February 2020 “Letterkenny Live!” Confederation Centre—Feb 29 It’s Laughable Comedians descend on

Dara Ó Briain Canadian Comedy Award for Best Live Just for Laughs Show. He is a sought after corporate Confederation Centre, Ch’town clean comedian and keynote speaker on the subjects of marketing, media March 13, 7 pm and positivity celebrating where you live and work. He has hosted the 2017 East Coast Music Awards, the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards, The ContactNB Awards and the GQ Comedy Extravaganza featuring Russell Peters. He also launched his own inter- national magazine The Maritime Edit (maritimeedit.com) to share his love of The stars of the popular Crave small towns and cities across Canada. Original Series Letterkenny will bring “Letterkenny Live!” to the Confederation Centre Feb 29. Jon Dore All new, the acclaimed 90-minute Just For Laughs has announced that, Harbourfront Theatre, S’side comedy experience will feature nine of for the first time, Irish Comedian April 18, 7 pm the cast members along with nev- Dara Ó Briain will bring his “Voice of er-before-seen sketches and more. The Reason” tour to PEI. live event, that includes major stops Catch Dara Ó Briain as he goes back across North America is produced by to his day job as a world class stand-up New Metric Media and presented by comedian. As well as his adept come- Puppers Premium Lager. It stars Jared dic work, Dara is one of the most in Keeso (Wayne), Nathan Dales (Daryl), demand faces on British TV as host of Michelle Mylett (Katy), K. Trevor BBC Two’s hugely successful Mock Wilson (Dan), Dylan Playfair (Reilly), The Week, Stargazing Live, Robot Wars Andrew Herr (Jonesy), Tyler Johnston and Dave’s Go8Bit. Dara has previ- (Stewart), Evan Stern (Roald), and ously released five classic stand-up Mark Forward (Coach). DVDs with Universal Pictures (UK); Tickets for are available at the Crowd Tickler (2015), Craic Dealer Confederation Centre Box Office (145 (2012), This Is The Show (2010), Dara Richmond St), by phone at 628-1864 or Ó Briain Talks Funny Live In London 1-800-565-0278 and online at confed- (2008) and Dara Ó Briain Live at the erationcentre.com and evenko.ca.at Theatre Royal (2006)—all of which letterkenny.tv. Letterkenny revolves have also aired on BBC TV as one hour around the dustups Wayne (Keeso) specials. Tickets are available online Well-known for his stand-up perfor- and his pals get into with their small- at confederationcentre.com, at 566- mances on Just For Laughs, Comedy town rivals. For the hicks, skids and 1267, 1-800-565-0278 or in person at Central, HBO, and the Winnipeg hockey players of Letterkenny, getting Confederation Centre box office. Comedy Festival, Jon Dore has been your ass kicked is a legitimate concern one of Canada’s premier comedic tal- on a day-to-day basis. Catch the all ents for well over a decade. Known for new six-pack of Letterkenny streaming James Mullinger his offbeat humour and style that often now on Crave in Canada and on Hulu King’s Playhouse, Georgetown pushes the boundaries of traditional in the United States. letterkenny.tv March 28, 7:30 pm stand-up comedy, Dore has earned a reputation as a talented performer whose stage presence and energy leave audiences in laughing and wondering Montgomery Tribute where he may take them next. Fresh-off taping The Stand Up On January 31 at 6:30 pm at The Show with Jon Dore for Just For Haviland Club, Joscelynne Bordeaux, Laughs, Dore is a TV veteran, hav- David MacKay, Nick Doneff and Dean ing written for and performed on Dunsford will present a preview of a some of the hottest shows in comedy, show entitled “The Montgomerys, a including How I Met Your Mother, tribute to Maud Montgomery in words , HBO’s Funny and songs.” As Hell, and had the honour of being Maud Montgomery, author of 30 the first featured comedian on , novels including Anne of Green Gables, where he quickly became a regular over 500 poems and 300 short stories feature. Dore also starred in his own was, until the 1950s, the most famous British comedian James Mullinger Comedy Network series The Jon Dore writer in Canada. Hundreds of thou- loves Canada and spends his time pro- Television Show, and recently starred sands of her books were sold world- moting it across the world and raising in ’s Big Questions, wide, including many in translation. money for charities and non-profits. Huge Answers with Jon Dore. The Haviland Club is at 2 Haviland He has become one of Canada’s top Tickets are available at the Street, Charlottetown, and is wheel- comics, being nominated for both a Harbourfront Theatre box office or chair accessible. Just For Laughs comedy award and a online at harbourfronttheatre.com. The BUZZ February 2020 Page 21 Round Table by Phil Homburg Jack Frost Winterfest He’s done with meat Charlottetown—Feb 14–17 Slayin’ it and vegetables With Valentine’s Day (or Galentine’s what he did with Day or whatever you choose to cel- ebrate or not) coming up I thought seafood at the I’d take the chance to take a look at what must be the best new spot for Blue Mussel an intimate dinner in Charlottetown. Slaymaker & Nichols has finally opened local sheep milk cheese from Isle on the corner of Fitzroy and Queen in Saint Jean; the pork and lamb meat- Jack Frost Winterfest, presented by Charlottetown. It has, without a ques- ball with fresh ricotta, which is a nice Island Coastal, is back and is slated tion, been worth the wait. Slaymaker, crossover between Italian and more to take place throughout downtown as it will inevitably be called, is owned Turkish or middle-eastern flavours; Charlottetown, creating a clustering of by the same folks as the Blue Mussel and the chicken Sammy, decidedly not walkable winter programming. To cel- Café in North Rustico, Steve Murphy a sandwich, but a great combination ebrate its 15th anniversary, organizers and Christine McQuaid. They have of chicken and Gruyere cheese open- are working hard to surprise visitors created the nicest dining room in faced on nice bread. They also offer with a unique edition. From February Charlottetown with food to match a selection of larger dishes (still good 14 to 17 Maritimers of all ages are its intimate and tastefully decorated for sharing), but I haven’t delved into invited to enjoy the refreshed version atmosphere. that menu much, because the smaller of this popular winter festival. dishes are so much fun to share. This year, Jack Frost’s magic is Chef Jamie Power, also the Head Chef being spread over five different down- at Blue Mussel, has knocked it out of Slaymaker has opened with a huge town venues: the Snow Kingdom at the park again, he’s done with meat amount of confidence; great atmo- Confederation Landing, the Indoor and vegetables what he did with sphere, food and drinks. They also Playland at The Delta/PEI Convention seafood at the Blue Mussel: elevated offer professional and knowledgeable Centre, Onstage children’s shows at comfort dishes that are both accessible service, something that can be hit or Confederation Centre of the Arts, a and delicious. miss in Charlottetown, even at high- Warm-Up Zone with local food, drinks er-end restaurants. If you want an and crafts at the Founders’ Food Hall With the closing of Terre Rouge, intimate spot for a date night, a fun & Market, and the evening of Aurora Charlottetown does not have many night with friends, or any other special on (Richmond Street). cocktail destinations. Slaymaker occasion, you’ll be pretty happy with The mainstage at the Confederation provides a welcome change from the your experience. Centre of the Arts will feature YouTube status quo. They have an extensive 5th most-viewed video of all time, the cocktail menu, an excellent wine list For me, winter also means noodle one and only Baby Shark performance. curated by sommelier Lesley Quinn, soup, something I will delve a little While kids and families are still at who I featured in last month’s column, more deeply into next month. But, in the core of Jack Frost’s programming, and a solid selection of Island brews on the meantime, it’s worth mentioning this year organizers want to invite tap. The cocktails were initially a little the opening of Pho Queen, unsurpris- everyone, including teens, millennials, sweet for me, but they’ve improved ingly on Queen Street in the former and all the kids at heart to join in the significantly since opening. I suggest Burrito Jax location. The spring rolls wintery fun. Visitors can expect to see the citrus and gin-based Ringmaster, a are great, the Pho is very solid, and the some new activities including extreme refreshing start to a meal. service is friendly. Definitely worth sled demos, gaming stations, a snows- a stop on a cold winter day to fill the kate park, axe throwing, a disco skate, The food is served tapas style for the stomach and warm the soul. and more high energy entertainment. most part: small dishes that are served Founders’ Food Hall & Market is as they come up in the kitchen. The I hope everyone makes it through working with organizers to create win- staff suggested 3–4 smaller dishes these Winter months unscathed. Eat ter embracing programming, including for two people, and I found that to some good food, keep your friends Happy Hour with DJs and an outdoor be pretty accurate. Stand-outs for me and family close and we’ll see what patio with ice bar with firepits. include: the caprese salad, featuring March brings. jackfrostfestival.com Page 22 The BUZZ February 2020 Way Up West by Jan Cox FESTIVALS IGCON 4 Pinch Penny Fair IGCON 4 is a gaming event with The Annual Pinch Penny Fair will be Artistic passions boardgames, card games, and tabletop held April 25 from 10 am–1 pm. This Summerside artist Stephen Leard ‘s eclectic creations games, to be held February 1 from 11 indoor yard sale and children’s fair takes am–9 pm at Spring Park United Church place at Confederation Centre of the Gym, 65 Kirkwood Dr, Charlottetown. Arts. Proceeds support family programs, The event raises money for Canada equipment purchases, and scholarships. Mental Health Association’s youth Donations of gently used items are programs in PEI. Come and participate gratefully accepted. (No clothing, com- “For The Love of Games” and support puters or TVs). Drop off at Richmond St mental wellness in your community. The entrance. Info: 628-6141, Canadian Mental Health Association/ [email protected] Prince Edward Island Division is a non-profit mental health agency promot- Bump, Baby & Family Fair ing the mental health of all Islanders. Comprised of over 100 volunteers and PEI Bump, Baby & Family Fair takes more than 40 support staff, they deliver place May 9 from 10 am–5 pm at programs and services that provide Charlottetown Inn & Conference Centre, info, education and various supports 238 Grafton St, Ch’town. The event designed to help all Islanders improve includes education, presentations by their mental wellness. industry professionals, entertainment, demos, prizes, and shopping for local products and services. There will be Nortons Razzle Dazzle Gala everything for the Bump, Baby and Nortons Razzle Dazzle Gala is celebrat- family all under one roof. See FB and IG ing its 16th anniversary Feb 8 at Delta pages for details. Stay tuned for ticket Hotels by Marriott in Charlottetown. giveaways and vendor announcements. Enjoy a silent auction, dinner, live music and dancing, while supporting the PEI Festival of Wines Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. Reception and silent auction begin at 5:30 PEI Festival of Wines takes place May pm, Dinner is at 7 pm with live auction at 21–23 at the Charlottetown Eastlink 9 pm. Tickets are available at Center. Tickets are now available at the heartandstroke.ca/razzledazzle or call Center. This year’s featured country— 892-7441, ext. 21203. Canada—has a range of premium wines, COX JAN from red to white to sparkling and rose, Jack Frost Winterfest and more. Canada produces high-quality wines due to the great soils and climates Stephen Leard calls himself a “tinkerer.” His wooden boxes either have tiny The Jack Frost WinterFest, Atlantic that exist in the major wine regions across I call him a gentle man with a gift. drawers that open, tops that lift up, Canada’s largest winter festival, takes Canada. Also discover more than 300+ small shelves or working doors. wines from the world’s most reputed place in Charlottetown venues Feb I had the privilege of meeting Steve Intricate moving parts. He loves to 14–17. Activities include outdoor snow wine regions and indulge in local ingre- and his wife Roxanne recently, at their carve small houses—with roofs that kingdom, indoor playland, live stage, dients served up by some of the Island’s home in St. Eleanors. I was treated to a open up of course! warm-up zone, vendor village, Aurora best restaurants and food producers. Urban Celebration and more. For info Prestige will offer an elevated tasting “tour” of their wonderfully preserved visit jackfrostfestival.com. experience with an additional 75 careful- and cherished old farm house. Every His grandmother taught him to rug ly-selected, allocated wines and exclusive room, it seemed, is a showcase for hook as a toddler. “I do some of my PEI Popup Film Festival terroir tastings. peiwinefest.com Steve’s work. own design work as well for my rugs. Seems like my brain doesn’t stop—day PEI Pop-Up Film Festival 2020, will take Atlantic Canada 2020 Expo After a career in the military, Steve and or night,” he said with a shake of his place Feb 19 at 7 pm at The Haviland his family returned home to the Island head and a slight smile. Some of his May 29–31 Eastlink Centre, Ch’town. Club, Charlottetown. The 2nd bi-an- in 1992. He worked for the city of first rug designs were taken from the nual film festival will feature PEI short eastlinkcentrepei.com/events.php Summerside, and now devotes his time Art Deco illustrator Erte. films by directors; Danilo Baracho, to his many artistic passions. Steve Joscelynne Bordeaux, David MacKay, PEI Tattoo Expo Ryan MacCarville, Dave Ward, JoDee paints, pencil sketches in graphite, is a He showed me several (but told Samuelson and others. The evening will Jun 12–14 Eastlink Centre, Ch’town. east- rug hooker and in 1999 began to wood me there must be hundreds) of his begin with introductions of the films by linkcentrepei.com/events.php carve, especially boxes. For more than sketches. The detail is remarkable. Both the directors. Admission is by donation 20 years, this humble and quiet man he and his wife are cat lovers. Some to Lennon House. 940-5864, 2020 PEI Pride Festival has listened to his heart and head and of their pets, now gone, are forever [email protected] Take part in PEI’s colourful summer created an imaginative and eclectic remembered in Steve’s meticulous tradition as the 2020 PEI Pride Festival world of art. drawings. Their darling granddaugh- International Potato celebrates 26 years of promoting love, ter Winnie, is also a special subject for Technology Expo acceptance and inclusion across the As we sat around the lovely old her grandpa. Province. “The 2020 Festival will be kitchen table, Steve said, “I see some- Feb 21–22 Eastlink Centre, Ch’town. energetic, educational and eye-opening,” thing in the clouds or the trees just Stephen Leard has had several eastlinkcentrepei.com/events.php stated John Kimmel, the Chair of Pride looking out the window here, and then shows and his work displayed at the PEI. “We look forward to another year of I come at it, sideways. I end up getting Confederation Centre, the MacNaught PEI Provincial Home Show exciting activities for all members of the attached to many of the pieces. I love House and at Eptek Art and Cultural community as we continue the work of Mar 6–8 Eastlink Centre, Ch’town. them all.” Centre in Summerside. Hopefully, he making PEI a leader in celebrating and eastlinkcentrepei.com/events.php is thinking of holding another exhibit promoting diversity.” The Festival runs He used to carve strictly with the hard- soon. To speak with this remarkable July 26–Aug 2 with events across the woods—maple and oak. “I’m losing gentle soul or perhaps see some of his Easter Beef Show & Sale Island, including the PEI Pride Parade some strength in my hands, so I mostly profound work, email him at Mar 19–20 Eastlink Centre, Ch’town. on Aug 1. Follow Pride PEI on Facebook, carve now using pine, it’s softer and [email protected]. eastlinkcentrepei.com/events.php Twitter and Instagram. easier,” he told me. The BUZZ February 2020 Page 23 Fascinating Maritime Ladies Snak the Ripper Young at Heart tour opens at St. Paul’s—Mar 11 Island Underground’s all ages Hip Hop show—Feb 28 The spring of 2020 will be a high- light for Young at Heart Theatre patrons. Entering its 15th year of touring shows for seniors, Young at Heart Theatre has announced another partnership with Fascinating Ladies. The newest offering from the trio of Kelley Mooney, Allison Kelly and Catherine O’Brien, Fascinating Maritime Ladies, will tour senior’s facilities, community and church halls in March and April. Catherine O’Brien, Allison Kelly and Kelley The original Fascinating Ladies Mooney are Fascinating Ladies show had its early beginnings as a Young at Heart production. It was such An opening night performance will a hit that it went on to have a week- be held March 11 at 7 pm at St. Paul’s long run at Victoria Playhouse two Anglican Church, Charlottetown. years in a row. This night will be a fundraiser for the Fascinating Maritime Ladies will theatre and will feature guests and celebrate some female singers and refreshments. Tickets will be available songwriters from the East Coast and at the door. Quebec. , Rita MacNeil, Young at Heart Theatre is a charity Ginette Reno, Catherine Mackinnon, organization dedicated to improving , Edith Butler, and the lives of seniors through theatre, more artists will be explored, with the music and social interaction. Island Underground Hip-Hop on YouTube and went on to sell over Fascinating Ladies’ harmonies, chore- Young at Heart Theatre encour- Appreciation has teamed up with two thousand digital copies. With help ography and lively banter. There will ages seniors groups, service clubs and Marc Goatly of Marked Up Events from his crew, Snak has been telling it be opportunities to sing-along to some others interested in booking a show, to from Calgary, Alberta to bring Island like it is with reality-based lyrics, hard of your favourites, and even learn a contact Catherine by calling 393-9419 Underground’s second all ages event hitting beats. few dance steps. or email to [email protected]. on February 28. Snak The Ripper will perform live at The Mack in Snak has has performed across the Charlottetown. Doors open at 8:30 pm Canada, Europe and Australia, and and the show starts at 9 pm. shared the stage with the likes of R.A. The Rugged Man, Ill Bill of Non Snak the Ripper and DJ Moves, from Phixion, Sean Price, Camp Lo, Swollen Vancouver, BC, are the headliners. Members, Cunninlynguists, Choclair, A host of local opening acts from and Moka Only, just to name a few. Charlottetown and Summerside. They are DJ Ally Cat, Lizleo, Brok3n, “When he grabs the microphone, K3vo, Adjust the Facts, B-NoQ, Eric you just never know what is going Broadbent, and Fatt Matt & LxVNDR. to happen,” says Arielle MacDonald, an independent music promoter and At the Canadian hip hop forefront in CEO/owner of Island Underground early 2007, Snak the Ripper has been Hip Hop Appreciation. kicking up dust all over the country ever since. His debut release, self-ti- Get tickets at the Confederation Centre tled The Ripper, gained hype on the box office. Meet and greet packages for internet with over one million views the show are available as well. Page 24 The BUZZ February 2020 “Tim Roth and Clive Owen star in François Girard’s latest sweeping historical drama, CITY CINEMA FEB 2020 about a man searching for his childhood best friend—a Polish violin prodigy orphaned in the Holocaust—who vanished decades before on from an Aston Martin as you can get. And he the night of his first public performance. With La Belle Époque revels in it… In fact, everyone involved has The Song of Names, acclaimed filmmaker Jan 24–30 dived in head-first, dialling it up to 11, including François Girard returns to the classical music 14A, suggestive scenes a deliciously horrible Evans. The twists keep milieu of his seminal The Red Violin. And like Dir: Nicolas Bedos, France, 2019, 115 coming and I guarantee you will not see the that film,The Song of Names sets personal, killer coming.”—Jamie East, The Sun professional, and family tragedies against min. Daniel Auteuil, Guillaume Canet, sweeping historical events. Constructed like Doria Tillier, Fanny Ardant. In French a detective mystery on a grand scale, the with English subtitles film opens the night of the much-anticipated Clemency “Few movies capture the great wheel of nature first public performance by Dovidl Rapoport, “A sweet, inventive Richard Curtis-style roman- Jan 31–Feb 4 turning with as much beauty and empathy as a Polish musical prodigy. When he doesn’t tic-comedy crowdpleaser that deftly balances Honeyland, and fewer still show how easily the PG, violence, coarse language show up, his best friend Martin is left to tell the hearty laughs and heartwarming emotion… wheel can slip its track and come crashing to Dir: Chinonye Chukwu, US, 2019, packed theatre that the performance will not go Cartoonist Victor and psychoanalyst Marianne pieces. Honeyland introduces us to Hatidze 113 min. Alfre Woodard, Aldis Hodge, on. Decades later, an adult Martin (Tim Roth), have been together for more than forty years. Muratova, a great character and a natural-born serving as a judge in a musical competition, He has grown a little too comfortable with his Wendell Pierce. Sundance Festival movie star. She lives in the ruins of a farming watches a young student prepare to play in old fogey status… Marianne still has a lust for Winner, Grand Jury prize village…a 50-something woman with terrible Dovidl’s unique style. This moment sends life and a very low boredom threshold… An teeth and an unquenchable spirit. In the film’s Martin on a transcontinental search. As the eternally exasperated Marianne eventually opening sequence, Muratova climbs up into mystery of the disappearance unravels, Martin throws Victor to the street and considers it the mountains surrounding her home and pulls finds himself consumed by memories of the a long overdue act of liberation. That is the away a piece of rocky ledge to reveal a honey- deep bond between the two boys—and also moment that Victor accepts an offer to enjoy a bee colony fizzing away beneath… Muratova uncovering elements of Dovidl’s tormented life free experience with Time Travellers, a com- tends to several of these natural colonies as that Martin simply couldn’t have fathomed at pany run by his son’s best friend Antoine… The well as a number of homemade hives; she the time… Featuring touching performances by company uses movie sets and actors to con- harvests the honey and takes the long bus Roth, Clive Owen, Catherine McCormack, Saul struct elaborate fictions for wealthy clients…. ride into Skopje to sell it at open-air markets… Rubinek and an extremely talented young cast Victor chooses to spend his time in the Lyon When taking the honeycombs, she always as the junior versions of Martin and Dovidl, The of 1974, at the hotel bar where he first met makes sure to leave half in the hives, to keep Song of Names is a powerful call to remem- Marianne. One of the joys of La Belle Epoque “The unthinkably tough job of a prison warden the colony flourishing. Back at Hatidze’s hut, ber.”—The Toronto Internation Film Festival is the central performance from Daniel Auteuil who oversees executions is the subject of this her only companions are a rangy dog and her and the way he expresses Victor’s delight in delicate drama from writer/director Chinonye 84-year-old mother, Nazife, bedridden and having entered his past. The beard goes, the Chukwu. Inspired by a true story, Clemency nearly blind. They all seem to have been there Bombshell wardrobe improves and the twinkle returns to follows in the weary footsteps of Woodard’s for centuries. Certainly this way of life has… his eyes… The good old days have a bracing Bernadine Williams, whom we meet as she’s One day a family arrives in the valley: father Feb 12–16 effect on Victor, especially as he starts to supervising the lethal injection of a death Hussein Sam, his wife, Ljutvie, seven fractious 14A, sexual content, coarse language fall under the spell of Margot, who has been row inmate whose procedure goes awry… kids, a herd of cattle, and several vehicles and Dir: Jay Roach, US, 2019, 109 min. cast as the young Marianne.”—Allan Hunter, Shortly thereafter, execution looms for another trailers in various states of disrepair. A long Margot Robbie, Charlize Theron, Screen International inmate, Anthony Woods, convicted of killing shot of Muratova peering over a wall at the Nicole Kidman. 3 Academy Award a policeman, and we watch as Bernadine’s interlopers tells you everything you need to longtime, steely dedication to her job begins know about her wariness, but she befriends nominations including Best Actress Knives Out to fray and unravel her marriage. Woodard the children and then, slowly, the parents. And & Best Supporting Actress Jan 24–25 & Jan 31–Feb 2 gives a masterful performance (one in a then Hussein decides to get in on the hon- PG, not recommended for young chil- career of many) as a woman in a position of eybee business himself. What happens next dren, language may offend relative power whose views on the morality feels like a push-pull as old as time—between of capital punishment aren’t allowed to come Dir: Rian Johnson, US, 2019, 130 min. man and nature, men and women, living off into play. She can only enforce the rules and the land versus living with it—yet it’s abso- Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Jamie Lee treat her inmates as humanely as possible lutely relevant to where we find ourselves now, Curtis, Toni Collette before supervising their deaths, a procedure in a time of worldwide honeybee colony col- that is clearly eroding her internally. Chukwu’s lapse disorder… Grave and wise, Honeyland screenplay follows Bernadine as the quiet, is ultimately an act of faith, and the filmmakers often inscrutable center of the hurricane of extend the idea of balance all the way to the public opinion raging around Woods, who has film’s implicit moral. And Hatidze herself is a become a media focus, but the rest of the figure for the ages, drawing the honey from life cast is excellent, too. Hodge speaks volumes while working to ensure it’s there for the gen- when he’s simply sitting wordlessly in his cell. erations to come. The hive she tends is bigger “Evening news anchor Gretchen Carlson’s Richard Schiff, as Anthony’s lawyer, is the than she knows.”—Ty Burr, The Boston Globe 2016 sexual harassment suit against all-pow- public voice of capital punishment opposition erful Fox News supremo Roger Ailes explodes as he pursues a last-minute pardon from the like a megaton bomb in Bombshell, Jay state. And Danielle Brooks (Orange Is the New The Song of Names Roach’s juicy, angry, and darkly comic take “Rian Johnson masterfully presides over an Black) is heartbreaking in a single scene as Feb 7–11 on the real-life battle between Fox’s screen incredible ensemble cast in an enthralling Woods’ visiting ex. Clemency is remarkable for queens and the king of cable news. The first murder-mystery which keeps you guess- the understanding it affords to all involved with 14A, coarse language, mature theme big #MeToo movie, it tracks the struggle to end ing to the very end. Harlan Thrombey is an its wrenching subject matter.”—Sara Stewart, Dir: François Girard, Canada/Hungary, Ailes’s 20-year reign as a sexual predator, rou- extremely rich crime novelist who has invited The New Post 2019, 113 min. Tim Roth, Clive Owen, tinely demanding female ‘loyalty’ in return for his extended family to his extra-ordinarily Catherine McCormack, Jonah Hauer-King on-screen advancement. Demoted to the after- grand mansion to celebrate his 85th birthday. noon show, Nicole Kidman’s sweetly steely His plans to smooth over some long-standing Honeyland Carlson, raging after a career deflecting Ailes’s squabbles and disputes are hampered some- Feb 5–8 slimy advances, is ready to start a war no-one what when his housekeeper finds him dead in PG, coarse language thinks she can win. Further down the food his study. As the family gather to mourn (and chain, ambitious researcher Kayla Pospisil hear the reading of his rather substantial will, Dir: Tamara Kotevska/Ljubomir (Margot Robbie) is horrified that Ailes wants to of course), the police probe the murder with Stefanov, Republic of Macedonia, eyeball more than her CV. Bombshell conveys the help of world-renowned investigator Benoit 2019, 87 min. Hatidze Muratova, expertly how emotionally and professionally Blanc… This is a film dripping in fun. Everyone Nazife Muratova. Academy Award terrifying whistleblowing is, as Fox’s famous looks like they had an absolute riot from start to nominee for Best Documentary queen bee Megyn Kelly (Charlize Theron) starts investigating a stream of passed-over finish…. Daniel Craig is not so much a surprise Feature and Best International as a blooming revelation. His Deep-Southern and traumatized Fox women whose harass- drawl, tweed suits and pipe are about as far Feature Film. Winner of The Grand ment complaints were career suicide. What Jury Prize at The Sundance Festival. keeps the drama taut are the excellent central The BUZZ February 2020 Page 25 performances by Theron, Kidman and Robbie painting her from memory in secret. The artist (sure to shake up the Oscar race), not to falls under the spell of her subject, until she’s CITY CINEMA TIMETABLE mention John Lithgow as the cruelly predatory lost in obsession. The sexual tension is palpa- Ailes.”—Kate Staples, Total Film ble as Héloïse, who is just out of a convent and JANUARY furious that her mother has arranged to marry 29 Wed 7:00 La Belle Époque her off to an Italian nobleman, begins to return Nomad: In the Footsteps Marianna’s interest. And though the film sizzles 30 Thu 7:00 La Belle Époque with an erotic heat that grows from initial of Bruce Chatwin repression, Sciamma is not pedaling softcore 31 Fri 6:45 Clemency Feb 14–15 & 20–22 lesbian porn. Her film is about the heady expe- 9:05 Knives Out rating tba held them to account when they disappointed rience of an impossible first love and the trans- her. Rob Garver’s valuable documentary will Dir: Werner Herzog, UK, 2019, 85 min. fixing power of art to capture with paintbrush FEBRUARY serve as a primer for those who don’t know and canvas the in-the-moment intimacy of flesh Werner Herzog, Bruce Chatwin, about Kael and an evocative reminder of what and spirit. Shot on a remote island off the coast 1 Sat 6:30 Knives Out Karin Eberhard. In English and some she meant to those of us who grew up reading of Brittany, the film brings a hothouse fervor to 9:05 Clemency German with English subtitles her. Using home movies, talk show clips, the women’s connection. Equally fascinating is flashes of vintage films, and interviews with the way Sciamma shows us Marianna revising 2 Sun 2:00 Knives Out friends and admirers like Quentin Tarantino her painting again and again… ‘When do we and David O. Russell, What She Said: The Art know it’s finished?’ Héloïse asks the artist, 7:00 Clemency of Pauline Kael is stimulating and informative. who avoids completion as if that would put 3 Mon 7:00 Clemency I learned about Kael’s struggle to get by as a an end to the relationship itself. The blazing single mother—even after landing the coveted performances of Haenel and Merlant could 4 Tue 7:00 Clemency New Yorker gig. Her daughter Gina James is not be better or more attuned to the cadences a prominent voice in the film and relates that of a secret love… Portrait of a Lady on Fire is 5 Wed 7:00 Honeyland even that august publication didn’t afford Kael enthralling on every level. In her hypnotic and 6 Thu 7:00 Honeyland a living wage. I vividly recall her firing from haunting film, alive with humor, heartbreak and McCall’s magazine after a scathing review of swooning sensuality, Sciamma has created 7 Fri 6:45 Song of Names “Werner Herzog sets out on a journey inspired The Sound of Music and read about acrimo- nothing less than a timeless work of art.”— by his friend, writer and adventurer Bruce nious meetings of the New York Film Critics Peter Travers, Rolling Stone 9:05 Honeyland Chatwin, who had a passion for the nomadic Circle where she sparred with Andrew Sarris. 8 Sat 7:00 Honeyland life. Carrying the rucksack that Chatwin gave No one was spared her poison pen, but if him on his deathbed, Herzog travels to South you were one of her protégés she could be Ordinary Love 9:00 Song of Names America, Australia and the Welsh borders, uncommonly generous. Seeing her speaking Feb 28–March 3 uncovering stories of lost tribes, wanderers extemporaneously on television is a particular 9 Sun 7:00 Song of Names PG, mature theme and dreamers.”—Radio Times. “British writer treat; I doubt that she could find such a forum 10 Mon 7:00 Song of Names Bruce Chatwin and German filmmaker Werner today. No film buff or budding critic should Dir: Lisa Barros D’Sa/Glenn Leyburn, Herzog are contemporaries with a shared miss this.”—Leonard Maltin, LeonardMaltin.com 92 min. Lesley Manville, Liam Neeson 11 Tue 7:00 Song of Names interest in, as Herzog puts it, ‘wild charac- 12 Wed 7:00 Bombshell ters, strange dreamers and big ideas about Portrait of A Lady on the nature of human existence.’ Or rather, 13 Thu 7:00 Bombshell they were. Chatwin died in 1989. He lived long enough to visit the set of Cobra Verde, Fire 14 Fri 6:45 Bombshell Herzog’s adaptation of his novel The Viceroy Feb 21–29 of Ouidah… Nomad is Herzog’s paean to 14A, nudity, sexual content 9:00 Nomad Chatwin in eight chapters, touching down Dir: Céline Sciamma, France, 2019, 15 Sat 7:00 Nomad in Australia, Wales, Patagonia and more, 121 min. Noémie Merlant, Adèle where the peripatetic writer had travelled to 9:00 Bombshell study art, archeology and anthropology. The Haenel. In French with English subti- filmmaker, never shy about inserting himself tles. Cannes Festival Winner for Best 16 Sun 2:00 …Pauline Kael… “There’s nothing ordinary about this deeply in his own documentaries, also interviews Screenplay, and winner of 30 other 7:00 Bombshell Chatwin’s widow and his biographer, Nicholas festival and critic’s awards, on over moving, frequently funny and piercingly insightful Shakespeare, who notes: ‘Bruce didn’t tell 100 top-ten lists for the year. drama from playwright Owen McCafferty, 17 Mon 7:00 …Pauline Kael… half-truths. He told a truth and a half. He making his screenwriting feature debut. On the embellished what was there to make it even surface it’s a tale of a middle-aged couple facing 18 Tue 7:00 …Pauline Kael… truer.’ No wonder he and Herzog got on so up to a diagnosis of breast cancer, and a year of 19 Wed 7:00 …Pauline Kael… well.”—Chris Knight, National Post medical intervention. Yet beyond this immedi- ate diagnosis is something far more rich and 20 Thu 7:00 Nomad compelling—a story of everyday love between What She Said: The Art two people living in the shadow of grief, facing 21 Fri 6:45 Portrait of a Lady of Pauline Kael an uncertain future, both together and apart. 9:10 Nomad Directed with wit, subtlety and great emotional Feb 16–19 honesty by Lisa Barros D’Sa and Glenn Leyburn 22 Sat 7:00 Nomad PG, nudity, violence, coarse language (the co-directors of 2012’s brilliantly life-affirm- 9:00 Portrait of a Lady Dir: Rob Garver, US, 2019, 98 min. ing Good Vibrations), it’s a singular story with Sarah Jessica Parker, Quentin “One of the most beautiful and transporting universal appeal—striking a very personal chord 23 Sun 7:00 Portrait of a Lady films you will ever see. The titular subject is with some viewers while finding common ground Tarantino, Alec Baldwin 24 Mon 7:00 Portrait of a Lady “Believe it or not, there was a time when film Héloïse, a reluctant bride-to-be who refuses to with the widest possible audience. I’ve seen it critics were widely discussed and debated, sit for a wedding portrait commissioned by her three times so far, and found it more joyous, 25 Tue 7:00 Portrait of a Lady none more so than Pauline Kael during her French Countess mother in 1770. Subterfuge heart-breaking and ultimately uplifting with each long tenure at The New Yorker. Equal parts is the order of day as mom instructs the artist, subsequent viewing.”—Mark Kermode, The 26 Wed 7:00 Portrait of a Lady Marianna, to study her daughter by posing as essayist, crusader and provocateur, she Guardian (UK) 27 Thu 7:00 Portrait of a Lady famously championed emerging talents and her companion on her daily cliffside walks, then 28 Fri 7:00 Ordinary Love 9:00 Portrait of a Lady Welcome to City Cinema from Admission 29 Sat 6:45 Portrait of a Lady The Charlottetown Film Society. Regular $10.00 9:10 Ordinary Love As of March 1st, 2019, the Cinema is owned Member $7.0 0 and operated by our non-profit Society; we 65 and over $7.00 appreciate your patronage. 14 and under $7.00 MARCH We will continue present a diverse mix of Sorry, we do not accept debit or credit cards 1 Sun 7:00 Ordinary Love films and welcome your suggestions and support as the Cinema evolves; become a Annual Memberships 2 Mon 7:00 Ordinary Love member, bring friends, share feedback! Regular $20 Student $16 3 Tue 7:00 Ordinary Love Book tickets in advance at citycinema.net City Cinema and The Charlottetown Film Box office opens 20 minutes before showtime Society would like to recognize our partner- ship with Film Circuit, presented by TIFF. For CITY CINEMA is also on the web via www.citycinema.net more information see www.tiff.net/filmcircuit The Buzz website www.buzzpei.com. Page 26 The BUZZ February 2020 PEI Crafts Council Gallery Eptek Art & Culture Centre Gallery of the PEI Crafts Council. Juried work by Island artists and artisans is on view. Mon–Wed 10 am–4 pm, Thur–Sat ART 10 am–5 pm. peicraftscouncil.com. 98 Water St, Charlottetown. 892-5152 Confederation Centre Art 85 years of art Gallery Ellen’s Creek Gallery Retrospective of the art of Nan Ferrier—opens Feb 16 Artists by Artists curated by Pan Wendt Works by Damien Worth, Emily to May 24; The Debbie Show: Views Howard, Ken Spearing, Louis Mould, from the Desk favorite pieces of Gallery Margaret Muzika, Marianne Janowicz, Receptionist Debbie Muttart Apr 12; Ray Doiron, Henry Dunsmore, Debra Victor Cicansky: The Gardener’s Universe Wellner, Henry Purdy C.M., RCA, Sylvia to Apr 26; Look slowly and all that moves Ridgway, Maurice Bernard, Pam Ling, by Tyler Los-Jones. confederationcen- Marie McMahon-Young, P. John Burden, tre.com. Confederation Centre, 145 David Garcia Jimenez, Jim Steadman, Richmond St, Charlottetown. 628-6142 Julia Purcell, Betty Jenkins, Linda Shaw Packard, Gloria Woolridge. Mon–Fri 9–5, Cornwall Library Art Gallery Sat 9–4 year round. framingpei@gmail. com. 525 North River Rd, Charlottetown. Maura Singer VanHul’s exhibit, Art from 368-3494 the Heart: Family First and a Prince Edward Island Life, runs to Feb 14. Feb 18 at 7 pm come out for the opening of Kevin Eptek Art & Culture Centre Gauthier’s Hodgepodge, a collection of A retrospective exhibition, 85 Years of woodwork projects reflecting a variety Painting and Drawing showcases a variety of styles and functions. This show runs of work from artist Nan Ferrier, with to Mar 27.Contact the Library for info an opening Feb 16 at 2 pm. A variety of EPTEK CENTRE COURTESY on displaying in the gallery. Tue 1–8:30 mediums and themes will be explored pm, Wed 1–5:30 pm, 6:00–8:30 pm, Thur– through Nan’s eyes. Themes include A retrospective exhibition of work by Sat 9:30 am–12:30 pm, 1–5:30 pm. FB Her work is also represented in the PEI portraits, life drawings, town scenes, and island artist Nan Ferrier is being dis- Cornwall Public Library, PEI. Cornwall Art Bank. several of her earlier works, among oth- played at Eptek Art & Culture Centre in Town Hall, off TCH, Cornwall. 629-8415 ers. This will be on display into March. Summerside. 85 Years of Painting and 85 Years of Painting and Drawing will be To coincide with Music PEI Week (Feb Drawing will offcially open on February on display into March. Details Fine Art Gallery 5–9), PEI album art will be on display 16 at 2 pm. While the exhibit is on display, Nan through Feb. See the album art and listen Gallery: Ron Arvidson, P. John Burden, will be onsite regularly to paint in to new releases from PEI’s diverse and Holly Caldwell, Canoe Cove Glass, As the title implies, the exhibit will the gallery: on most Wednesday and plentiful musical arts scene. Visit the Kevin Cook, Grace Curtis, Katharine show a wide range of her work. Early Friday mornings from 10 am to 12 permanent exhibition on the history and Dagg, Wendell Dennis, David Garcia work will be shown, and a special pm (weather permit- ting). Stop in architecture of Summerside. On-site gift Jimenez, Jamie Germaine, Elaine long- form piece that spans over 300 and chat with Nan and see what she’s shop carries Island art and craft, and Harrison, Jessica Hutchinson Pottery, feet depict- ing the length of Route working on now. books on local themes. Eptek is a site of Island Stoneware, Sandi Komst, Heather 225. The exhibit features portraits, life the PEI Museum and Heritage Found. M. Larter, Wendy Manning, Monica drawings, streetscapes, landscapes, fig- Admission to the opening event is free peimuseum.com. 130 Heather Moyse Dr, Macdonald, Heather Millar, Connie ure skaters, snapshots of everyday life, and refreshments will be served. All Sside. 888-8373 O’Brien, PEI Smoke Fired Pottery, Pottery and other works. Some of the pieces are welcome. by the Sea, Dr. Paul A. Price, Arlene Rice, were from artist residencies she’s been Susana Rutherford, Ben F. Stahl, Richard Gallery @ The Guild on, and from her travels. Eptek Art & Culture Centre is a site of Vickerson. Maritime artists: Bronwyn What Happened Here? Exploring Abandoned the Prince Edward Island Museum and Arundel Pottery, Mark Brennan, Kate Houses with Tony Gallant and Grade Nan’s work has been on display in Heritage Foundation and is located Brown Georgallis, Gale Colpitts-Abbey, 11/12 English Class at Immanuel a number of solo exhibitions, and in at 130 Heather Moyse Drive on the Doretta Groenendyk, Michael Khoury, Christian School opens Feb 5, 7–9 pm. many group exhibitions, including Summerside waterfront. The Centre Kiln Art Glass, Peter Kinsella, Mary Jane Bedford MacDonald House: A Series of Lundy, Shelley Mitchell, Susan Paterson, five of the Confederation Centre Art is open Tue–Fri from 10 am to 4 pm Poems from Homeless Men opening Feb Susan Robertson Pottery, Gail Rhyno, Gallery’s Great Garden of the Gulf and most Sundays from 12 to 4. Call Bill Rogers, Kath & Robert Rutherford, 19, 7–9 pm. theguildpei.com. Queen & juried exhibitions. She was recently 888-8373 for additional information or Anna Syperek. National/international: Richmond, Charlottetown. 620-3333 featured in a CBC documentary Never visit peimuseum.com or Eptek Centre Ayala Bar Jewelry, John Bowdren, Anne Too Old: Aging is a Normal Part of Life. on Facebook. Marie Chagnon Jewelry, Four Seasons MacNaught History Centre Jewelry, Hanson & Kastles Glass, Sixty Days of Fame art series features Robert Held Glass, Victoria Kovaleva, the work of a community artist for a two Rebecca Krupke, Eleanor Lowden, Carol month span. Home and Away has work Malcolm, Colin Page, Faye Rogers, Jean- by Malpeque artists Kathleen and Robert Claude Roy, Dianna Shyne, Soapstone Milner in Feb and March. Genealogy Carvings, Arte Vargas Glass, Holly Yashi services available. Mon–Sat, 10 am–4 pm. Jewelry. Designer jewelry, art, glass, pot- culturesummerside.com. 75 Spring St, tery. Detailsfineart.com. 166 Richmond Summerside. 432-1332 St, Charlottetown. 892-2233 the small town Market this town is small at Receiver Work by local artists. 128 Richmond St, Gallery Charlottetown. 367-3436 Navigating The Un / Familiar, new works by Jared Perry, is on view to City of Charlottetown March 28. It is a series of map inspired mixed medium paintings of popular City of Charlottetown Planning and PEI Beaches. Charlottetown Farmers’ Heritage Dept storefront windows. 233 Market,100 Belvedere Ave, Ch’town. Queen St, Ch’town. 629-4051 The BUZZ February 2020 Page 27 Eptek Art & Culture Centre Home and Away Exhibit of paintings by Kathleen and Robert Milner

North Rustico by Kathleen Milner Mill at Slaughterhouse Creek by Robert Milner

Home and Away is the title that Though the MacNaught show is one of Malpeque artists Kathleen and Robert many shows over the years for Robert, Milner have given to their Sixty Days of it will be the first show in which Fame exhibit featured at MacNaught Kathleen, well known for her photog- History Centre and Archives during raphy work, exhibits her paintings. February and March. She says that she is excited to be doing so and the couple are referring to the The show will consist of watercolours show as a “double retrospective.” and acrylics. “Home” covers paintings done by the couple since moving to The show will be open to the public, Prince Edward Island in 2010. “Away” from February 1 to March 31, Tuesday covers paintings created from their through Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm. world travels throughout countries Admission is free. MacNaught History such as England, Scotland, Wales, the Centre and Archives is located at 75 United States and the Caribbean. Spring Street, Summerside. Last chance to “Look slowly” Tyler Los-Jones exhibit closes February 23

February marks the last chance to view Look slowly and all that moves, a pho- to-based exhibition from Alberta artist Tyler Los- Jones. This solo exhibition of new work is showing in the Upper East Gallery at Confederation Centre Art Gallery until February 23, supported by the Alberta Foundation for the Arts. This artwork was devel- oped from a residency Los- Jones made in Charlottetown and in the P.E.I. National Park in 2017. The artist’s photographs and installa- Aggregates, No.5 by Tyler Los-Jones tions investigate the relationship between cultural assumptions and forefront. Los-Jones explores the role the natural world. photography plays in the production In his practice, Los-Jones produces and the fulfillment of our expectations objects and images from his home in for environments. the Rocky Mountains of Alberta. The Experience Look slowly and all that work he has produced over the past moves in the CCAG between 11 am and decade aims to complicate inherited 5 pm, Wednesday to Saturday; and assumptions of environments by from 1 to 5 pm on Sundays. Admission bringing the unnatural aspects of is by donation. the Western concept of nature to the confederationcentre.com Page 28 The BUZZ February 2020 Romantic Black Tie Affair On Feb 14 the Kings Playhouse in FOOD etc Georgetown will be putting on “A Very Art in the Open 2020 Romantic Black Tie Affair,” a gala featur- ing dinner and entertainment. This is a Outdoor arts festival seeking artist proposals PEI Symphony Fruit Sale joint fundraising effort of Southern Kings and Queens Food Bank Inc. (Montague PEI Symphony Orchestra’s annual fruit Food Bank) with the Kings County sale fundraiser begins this February. The chapter of Canadian Foodgrains Bank. orchestra will sell oranges and grape- Proceeds go to provide food support fruits at the Charlottetown Farmers’ locally and in over 36 countries around Market on Saturdays from February the world. Food for the evening will be through April. The annual sale plays a locally sourced, donated by producers key role in the symphony’s yearly fund- from across PEI. A performance by mem- raising efforts as the profits help fund bers of The Four Tellers will heat up the concert events and educational outreach mid-Feb evening. Other musical artists across PEI. will also perform, including a harpest playing on arrival as an introduction to Open Door Outreach the chocolate themed dinner. For tickets, call Frank Dourte (838-3191), Kent Myers Enjoy a free breakfast at the Rodd (218-4621), Montague Food Bank (213- Charlottetown Feb 4, 7:00–8:30 am. Hear 3676) or email committee members Ray what Open Door Outreach is doing in Brow at [email protected] and Gerald PEI’s Women’s incarceration system. Cressman at [email protected]. The group teaches women to make good choices and encourages them to be edu- cated and gainfully employed, upon their Sweetheart Dinner release. Contact Tanya at tanramsay@ The 7th Annual Sweetheart Dinner for gmail.com to reserve your seat. Anderson House will be held Feb 15 at 7 IN THE OPEN ART COURTESY pm (doors open at 6:30 pm) at Red Shores Coin Operated Viewer by Movie Arms II (AITO 2014) Nortons Razzle Dazzle Gala Racetrack & Casino, 58 Kensington Rd, Charlottetown. This event wraps up Nortons Razzle Dazzle Gala is cele- Family Violence Prevention Week on PEI Art in the Open will be celebrating its the attendees of the festival to engage brating its 16th anniversary February (Feb 9–15) and celebrates relationships: 10th anniversary in 2020 and is inviting with and participate in the art. 8 at Delta Hotels by Marriott in partners, family, friends, co-workers local, regional and national artists to Festival locations will include Charlottetown. Enjoy a silent auc- and community. The evening features submit their artistic proposals for the Rochford Square, Connaught Square, tion, dinner, live music and dancing, a 3-course buffet dinner, tickets for annual summer festival. The festival’s the Confederation Centre plaza, while supporting the Heart and Stroke simulcast horse racing and “Lucky You!” main event will take place from 4 pm Victoria Row and Victoria Park. Foundation of Canada. Reception and draws for prize packages. Tickets are $65 silent auction begin at 5:30 pm, dinner is until midnight on August 29, 2020. Submissions should be new, inno- each (the cost to shelter a woman or child at 7 pm with live auction at 9 pm. Tickets The festival is looking for unique vative, and represent excellence in for one night at Anderson House) and are available at 892-7441, ext. 21203 or at submissions that will transform down- your field of art. Submission deadline include a $25 tax receipt. All proceeds heartandstroke.ca/razzledazzle town Charlottetown’s green spaces is April 3, 2020. To download the 2020 benefit Anderson House, an emergency into magical, memorable, creative Art in the Open proposal package visit: shelter for women and children who are Valentine Coffee Party spaces that will be shared by all mem- artintheopenpei.com. Contact the coor- in need of safety and support because of bers of the community. Organizers are dinators at [email protected]. violence in their lives. Come and bring your friends to the interested in art projects that also invite Spring Park United Church Valentine Coffee Party Feb 8 from 9:30 am until CNIB Dining in the Dark noon. The Church is at 65 Kirkwood Dining in the Dark is a signature Drive, Charlottetown. Stormdate is Feb CNIB event where diners experience 15. Don’t forget to check out the New to a meal without the use of their sight. You jewellery table. Tickets are available Navigating The Un/Familiar Participants wear blindfolds for a sen- by calling Joan at 892-3865. Get in the sory experience in which they explore spirit and wear red. their meal in a new way. CNIB’s 10th Jared Perry at the small town Market Gallery annual Dining in the Dark, presented Valentines Dinner by Parkdale-Sherwood Lions, will take Central Queens United Church, Hunter place Mar 6 from 6–9 pm at the Holland River, invites everyone to their annual College Culinary Institute, 4 Sydney Valentines Dinner Feb 14 at 7 pm. The St, Ch’town. The evening will include menu will feature a “hearty” hot roast a 3-course meal, wine, and of course, beef dinner with all the trimmings and a blindfolds. Guests can bid on auction choice of blueberry or cherry cheesecake. item prizes, and will hear from individ- The evening will include music from duo uals who will share their experiences Jeannie Campbell and Charles Reid and living with sight loss. Proceeds will help others. Come share the love of a partner, the lives of Islanders who are blind or friend or family. For tickets call Debbie at partially sighted. 566-2580 964-2882. Stormdate is Feb 15. PEI Humane Society Valentine’s Cabaret Cupcakes At Valentine’s Cabaret will take place PEI Cupcake & Bake day is Mar 9 with Feb 14 at 6:30 pm at Fortune Community proceeds staying on PEI. The Island Centre, 220 Fortune Wharf Rd. North. community comes together to host a treat Enjoy a 5 course meal by Chef Michael day baking cupcakes and other goodies New works by Jared Perry are on view paintings of popular PEI Beaches. Smith and his team. Featured music is with sales continuing through the week. by Chazz Smith and Mark Haines. The Host a sale at work, gatherings, schools, at the small town Market Gallery at Maps are effective tools in navigation evening kicks off with oyster hour at 6:30 etc and ask people to leave a donation for the Charlottetown Farmers Market on although the topographical view can pm. It’s a perfect way to celebrate with the PEI Humane Society. Submit funds Belvedere Avenue until March 28. The be disorienting. Utilizing this view, that special someone in your life. info@ online or at the shelter, 309 Sherwood Rd, gallery is open Saturday 9 am to 2 pm. these paintings turn familiar comfort- fortunecommunitycentre.com Charlottetown. Navigating The Un / Familiar is a ing places into uncanny versions of the series of map inspired mixed medium places you thought you knew. The BUZZ February 2020 Page 29 Ideas for more public art The City of Charlottetown Arts Advisory Art Gallery activities news ART Board invites the community to submit ideas for adding more public art to the Life Drawing in Stratford municipality for all to enjoy. The sub- missions will help create the Imagine Life Drawing Sessions are held Sun at the Charlottetown Idea Bank, a public Gertrude Cotton Art Centre, 57 Bunbury database of artwork ideas, suggested Rd, Stratford, 2–4 pm unless otherwise mediums, and locations to inspire more posted on their Facebook page. These art in the city. The Idea Bank will be are drop-in drawing sessions with nude presented by the Arts Advisory Board to model. All skill levels are welcome. You City Council for future consideration and must be 18+ or have parent/guardian potential use. Ideas can be submitted via written permission. Easels are provided. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, email, mail Participants must bring their draw- or dropped off at City Hall (199 Queen The Confederation Centre Art Gallery ing materials. Join the FB page @ Life St). Submissions can be written concepts, Drawing PEI for more info. (CCAG) in Charlottetown opens three art suggestions and include maps, pho- exhibitions this month and begins a tos, and examples from other locations. new season of arts education programs. Kindred Spirits Quilt Guild There are no restrictions for ideas, which A series of half-hour noontime Kindred Spirits Quilt Guild is moving can range from sculptures and murals to light or sound installations. The ArtTalks begins Thursday, February to a new location. Join them on the 3rd 6 with Curator Pan Wendt, who will Wed of the month (except Jul, Aug, Dec) deadline for submissions is March 31 by 4 pm. By submitting to the Idea Bank, introduce visitors to his latest exhibi- from 7–9 pm at the Irish Cultural Centre, tion Artists by Artists, which probes 582 North River Rd, Ch’town. There is participants are agreeing to have their the question of what it means to be an free parking and venue is wheelchair submission publicly available. To submit artist, by looking at portraits of artists. accessible. New members and visitors are to the Imagine Charlottetown Idea Bank, welcome. Info: Roberta, 393-3222 use #ImagineCharlottetown on social Wendt will also guide a tour of the media, email imagine@charlottetown. exhibition, which includes work by Island Fringe Festival ca or mail to: Attn: Arts Advisory Board Lionel Stevenson, Richard Furlong, c/o City of Charlottetown, PO Box 98, Bruno Bobak, and the late Carl Phillis. The Island Fringe Festival is accept- Charlottetown, PE, C1A 7K2. The Board Co-curator of The Debbie Show: ing applications to Jan 31. Volunteers has created a slideshow for inspiration Views from the Desk Jill MacRae will are also needed for this fun-filled Fest. of some public art in other communities. lead the second noontime ArtTalk on Offer your time and/or host one of the Visit charlottetown.ca/imagine, Thursday, February 13, introducing out-of-province artists taking part in the charlottetown.ca/advisoryboards. longtime Gallery receptionist Debbie Fest. If you have a business/shop/store Muttart, and touring visitors through consider offering it as a performance space for 2020IFF. The Lottery Selection the selection of Debbie’s favourite Party for choosing plays for the 2020 Soup’Art returns works from the CCAG Permanent event is Feb 1 at 7:30 pm at The Haviland Collection. Club, 2 Haviland Street, Charlottetown. Soup’Art returns March 20 at 5 pm in Evan Furness, CCAG visual arts Live draw happens at 8:30 pm. Everyone Studio 1, Confederation Centre. educator, will host the third February is welcome. This is a licensed event This crowd favourite winter gather- ArtTalk on the Thursday February 20. which may contain mature content. The ing is back for a seventh year, all in cel- Furness will introduce Victor Cicansky: Haviland Club has accessible parking on ebration of International Francophonie The Gardener’s Universe, a retrospective Haviland Street and ramp access at the Day. Everyone is welcome to gather at of nearly 100 bronze and ceramic works rear of the building. Studio 1 at Confederation Centre of the by the acclaimed Canadian artist. [email protected] Arts in Charlottetown for this festive, Family Sundays continue in the fun, and free event. Gallery this winter, running February Photo contest Soup’Art features soups prepared 23, March 29, and April 29. Families The South Shore Watershed Association by cooks from many different cultures are invited to join these free, bilin- 2020 Photo Contest for amateur photog- and traditions. This year’s theme is gual events from 1:30 to 3 pm, where raphers is now open. Submit photos that “the arrival of the Acadians on Prince children are encouraged to explore the capture the beauty of nature in all its Edward Island” as 2020 marks the current exhibitions through hands-on, manifestations. For contest rules, how to 300th anniversary of this arrival on PEI. engaging art activities. enter, and maps, visit www.sswa.ca or This delectable experience will be These events are free and all are email [email protected]. Cash prizes. There enhanced by a visual art exhibition as welcome. To learn more about Gallery are no entry fees. Results will be revealed well as live music from the Island’s programming, follow the CCAG on at AGM in April. Entry deadline Mar 15. own Julien Robichaud. Facebook & Instagram at @ccoagallery. Page 30 The BUZZ February 2020 Fiddlers’ Sons at Trinity Canadian Folk Music Awards Concert in Summerside—Feb 16 Charlottetown hosts weekend long event—Apr 3 & 4

Courtney Hogan-Chandler, Eddy Quinn, John B Webster, Keelin Wedge

Fiddlers’ Sons and Keelin Wedge Hogan-Chandler on fiddle. The group are set to play Trinity United Church will showcase new tunes, stories and Summerside February 16 from 2 songs which will be featured on their to 4 pm. This will be the folk music new CD, set to be released this spring. group’s first time back to Summerside They will also offer up some music since appearing at The Harbourfront from a CD that Keelin Wedge and Theater, while opening for The Ellis Courtney Hogan-Chandler recorded Gordie MacKeeman and His Rhythm Boys nominated for a CFMA Family Band last summer. together called Dark and Amber Rosin. The Canadian Folk Music Awards has career growth, the CFMAs will be Fiddlers’ Sons features singer-song- There will be copies of the group’s announced the performers for the 15th bringing industry professionals writer Eddy Quinn on lead vocals, CDs, along with Eddy Quinn’s book, Annual Canadian Folk Music Awards from around the world to PEI for the guitar and fiddle, multi-instrumentalist Island Characters, available for sale. Weekend, which is being held, for the Awards Weekend to participate in a Keelin Wedge on vocals, guitar, fiddle Admission is at the door or advance first time ever, in Charlottetown. The new Export Development Program. and bass, singer-songwriter John B tickets are available from the church Awards Weekend will consist of two Webster on vocals and guitar, and office at 90 Spring St, Summerside. nightly Awards Shows offering Award This year, CFMA will showcase 12 art- musical veterinarian Courtney presentations and live performances ists from across the nation, presenting on April 3 and 4 at The Delta Prince six performers nightly. Edward, 18 Queen Street. The Awards April 3 performances by: Vishtèn Shows are open to the public. (Trad Album; Ensemble; Pushing the Boundaries); Kaia Kater (English Each year, the Canadian Folk Music Songwriter; Album–Producer); Bluegrass at Beaconsfield Awards are held in a different prov- Ayrad (World Group); Leaf Rapids ince, showcasing the vast array of (Contemporary Album); Tri- Jericho Road, Bluegrass Revival, Stiff Family—Feb 2 talent the country has to offer. Nightly Continental (Pushing the Boundaries) shows combine the most loved events and Lennie Gallant (Contemporary A bluegrass concert will take place Bluegrass Revival enjoys traditional of the Canadian Folk Music Awards— Album; English Songwriter; February 2 at 2 pm at Beaconsfield’s and gospel bluegrass music. Harmony the vibrant energy of the live music Album–Producer). Carriage House, 2 Kent Street, is key to all bluegrass groups with this showcases and the awards gala. The April 4 performances by: Eastern Charlottetown. Plan to arrive early to band putting their own unique har- Awards Weekend Concerts capture the Owl (Indigenous Songwriters); get a seat. This is the first in a winter/ monies into every song presented. The true heart of the folk community, while Geneviève & Alain (Vocal Group); spring concert series to raise money for band consists of Peter LeMoine (banjo), celebrating the nominees and category Gordie MacKeeman & His Rhythm the 35th Annual PEI Bluegrass and Old Cherie LeMoine (vocals), David Clarke recipients. Boys (New/Emerging Artists); Abigail Time Music Festival to be held July 3 to (dobro/vocals), Shirley Smedley Jay Lapell (Contemporary Album; English 5 at the Dundas Fair Grounds. (mandolin/vocals), Ann Hay (bass). Hosted in both English and French by Songwriter); Le Vent du Nord (Trad Jean Hewson and Benoit Bourque, a Album); Irish Mythen (Solo Artist) Jericho Road is looking forward to per- Dave, Heather, Aaron, Hannah, total of 20 Awards, including the pre- forming and sharing traditional hymns Elizabeth and Abilgail Stiff, a group sentation of the Slaight Unsung Hero Purchase tickets and/or weekend and selections taken from country, of six family members perform in the Award, will be handed out over both passes online or from Back Alley bluegrass, and southern gospel genres. bluegrass tradition. They sing and nights, along with the CFMA nomi- Music, 257 Queen St, Charlottetown. A well known acoustic group that play acoustic stringed instruments: nee live performances. Both Awards All ages are welcome to attend and played for years in churches, commu- guitar, bass, banjo, fiddle plus dobro Shows take place at The Delta Prince there are several pricing options for nity festivals, events, and bluegrass guitar. Some of their musical influences Edward, 18 Queen St, doors open at 7 tickets and weekend passes. For those festivals, Jericho Road became known include Doyle Lawson, The Peasall pm nightly, show begins at 7:30 pm. unable to attend, but who still want Island wide when they presented Sisters; along with Daily and Vincent Seating will be a mix of cabaret style to be part of the event, the Awards a weekly cablevision show. Their and other families that sing and play and standard concert seating and food Ceremony Shows will be live-streamed performances demonstrated strong together. and beverages will be available for via the CFMA website. instrumentation on guitar, mandolin purchase. and bass and strong vocal leads and Admission is at the door with pro- The CFMAs receive financial support harmonies. They produced five record- ceeds going to the P.E.I. Bluegrass & The focus of the Award Shows is to from FACTOR, the Government of ings before disbanding in 2009. Now Old Time Music Society. The Carriage celebrate the CFMA 2020 nominees Canada, Canada’s private radio broad- Emily and Vans Bryant, and Marnie House is wheelchair accessible. There talents and accomplishments, while casters ACOA, Canadian Heritage, and and Harold Noye have reformed as a is ample parking on Kent St and in the introducing them to new fans and Skills PEI. folkawards.ca gospel group and will perform. government parking lot. 566-2641 opportunities. To support nominee The BUZZ February 2020 Page 31 Harbourfront Theatre Rollermania Les McKeown’s Bay City Rollers in Summerside—Mar 6

Harbourfront Theatre presents Les City Rollers’ hits, as well as introduc- McKeown’s Bay City Rollers on March 6 ing new songs from his 2016 album at 7:30 pm. Lost Songs.

In the 1970s, “Rollermania”—the name “This will be a special treat for fans given to the craze surrounding the of Bay City Rollers and for fans of the boy band Bay City Rollers—was in whole 1970s musical era,” says Kieran full swing. Lead singer Les McKeown Keller, Harbourfront’s Executive could be heard singing hits like Director. “We look forward to welcom- “Saturday Night,” “Bye Bye Baby,” ing Les McKeown with his band to “Shang-a-Lang,” and more on the Summerside this winter.” radio by fans all over the world. Now those fans can re-live the fun when For information about Les McKeown’s McKeown himself comes Summerside. Bay City Rollers at Harbourfront on March 6, visit Harbourfront Theatre’s The concert will see McKeown and his Box Office or online at band bring back all the original Bay harbourfronttheatre.com.

The Tempest 25 Tour with Jesse Cook

Confederation Centre – Apr 16 He holds a JUNO Award win for Best Instrumental Album with 2000’s Free Fall (Narada)—which celebrates its 20th anniversary next year—and 11 JUNO Award nominations. These stack alongside three Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards, a Gemini Award and Acoustic Guitar Magazine Player’s Choice Silver Award, not to mention thousands of concerts in dozens of countries, plus millions of views and streams, and countless fans around the world. His latest release, Beyond Borders (2017, eOne Music), explores a sonic landscape unfettered by geography, ethnicity and musical styles. Forging a unique world music hybrid, the release is Cook’s most sonically Jesse Cook is set to mark 25 years of diverse and distinctive release in music with 25 special tour dates across what’s amounting to a vast and Canada in 2020. By the numbers, Cook varied discography. holds ten platinum and gold studio The show will be held at Homburg albums with combined sales exceeding Theatre on April 16. Tickets are two million copies, five concert DVDs available at Confederation Centre box and live discs, and five PBS specials— office, by phone at 1-800-565-0278 and his most recent, directed, edited and at sonicconcerts.com. Doors open at mixed by Cook himself. 7:30 pm. Show time is 8 pm. Page 32 The BUZZ February 2020 Charlottetown Winter Anna’s Pink and Purple Glasses Active Campaign by Marlene Bryenton and Leanne Bowlan The Charlottetown Parks and Recreation Dept has launched its 2020 Anna’s Pink and Purple Glasses, a Winter Active Campaign with free children’s storybook by Island author activities designed to encourage people Marlene Bryenton, will be launched of all ages to be more active during the at Sherwood School in Sarah King’s winter months. kindergarten class, on February 19. A snowshoeing program is being Marlene will read from the book which offered on Sundays to Mar 8, from is illustrated by Leanne Bowlan, a 2–4 pm, at Victoria Park (conditions licensed optician. The book was edited permitting). A limited number of by Judy Parsons and formatted by Jill snowshoes will be available for use. Hamilton. The book is fully illustrated. Participants should meet at the Ball This launch coincides with the first I Field Clubhouse, off Brighton Rd. Read Canadian Day when children are A family skate will be offered on encouraged to read a story book with Mar 1 from 3–4 pm at Cody Banks Canadian content tor have a storybook Arena. Hot chocolate will be served. read to them for 15 minutes. The chil- A 10-week Learn to Run program dren will wear pink and purple t-shirts takes place on Mon from 6–7 pm at at the launch. the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre at Anna’s Pink and Purple Glasses is a UPEI to March 30 (except on Islander story about empathy, inclusion, aware- Day, Feb 17). Interested individuals can ness and optometry. Many children are email [email protected] fearful about going for their first eye or call 368-1025. exam. Leanne has seen this firsthand. Winter Family Fun Events, includ- This book helps to allay children’s fears Leanne Bowlan, illustrator, with Anna ing sleigh rides, outdoor skating, regarding the exam and encourages the and James Bryenton snowshoeing and free hot chocolate, acceptance of glasses. Anna’s experience will take place Feb 2 from 2–4 pm at is positive. She is excited about her new Soup for the Soul: Angels All Around. She West Royalty Community Centre, 1 pink and purple glasses and can’t wait to is working on a second book children’s Kirkdale Rd (no outdoor rink at this show them to her friends at school. book entitled, Jaya’s Magic Wheelchair. location); and Feb 23 from 2–4 pm at Marlene Bryenton had a story, Secret Both books are about her grandchil- Hillsborough Park Community Centre, Garden Angel, published in Chicken dren—Anna and Jaya. 199 Patterson Dr. In partnership with WinterLove PEI a family event called Light up the Park will take place Feb 9 from 5–7 pm Mammals of PEI and by Rosemary Curley, retired wildlife at Victoria Park (meet at the Ballfield biologist and Nature PEI president; Clubhouse, off Brighton Rd). There Adjacent Marine Waters Pierre-Yves Daoust, Professor Emeritus will be winter fun activities like snow- at the Atlantic Veterinary College at shoeing and sleigh rides. A book launch and talk celebrating UPEI; Donald F. McAlpine, Head of the The following trails/boardwalks Mammals of Prince Edward Island and Department of Natural History at the are also available for winter walking: Adjacent Marine Waters will be held at New Brunswick Museum; Kimberly the boardwalk from Victoria Park to Eptek Centre in Summerside on Feb 2, Riehl, a resource management offi- the Friendly Pharmacy, Victoria Park 2 pm to 3:30 pm. The book is a compre- cer with Parks Canada; and J. Dan Trails, Beach Grove Trails and the hensive guide to PEI’s terrestrial and McAskill, retired forest manager and Confederation Trail within City limits. marine mammals. Rooted in historical wildlife biologist. For Cross-Country skiers, the City accounts and local research, it illumi- Rosemary Curley and Kimberly maintains groomed ski trails at Victoria nates the lives of PEI mammals large Riehl will give a presentation about Park and Belvedere Golf Course. and small. It highlights each species in local terrestrial and marine mammals. Get info about the City’s ski trail illustrated detail and outlines the con- This event is free and all are welcome. maps and outdoor rinks by clicking on tinued need for conservation efforts. Books will be available for sale. For the Recreation and Leisure button at Published by Island Studies Press more info, contact Bren at ispstaff@ charlottetown.ca. 368-1025 at UPEI, the collection is co-authored upei.ca or call 566-0386. The BUZZ February 2020 Page 33 A gift of Island Poetry READERS / WRITERS

Virginia McGowan awarded detectives tasked with finding the boy’s WHITE SPRUCE LINGERS killer. New members are welcome. Eptek Art & Culture Centre is a site of the PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation and There is a place inside my head where is located at 130 Heather Moyse Dr on the Summerside waterfront, adjacent to The rain falls slowly all the time the Harbourfront Theatre. Info: 888-8373, peimuseum.com, FB. On rocks and fields and slanted roofs Summerside Rotary Library And through the inconstancy of trees. Feb programs continue at Summerside The rain falls slowly through dim green Rotary Library in Feb: Quilting Club Wed at 10 am; Jam Session Feb 3 at 6:30 Spaces where the odor of white spruce pm; Needle Craft Club Feb 13 and 27 at 2 pm; Crokinole Feb 5 and 19 at 1:30 pm; Lingers as if the sun had ever Local author Virginia McGowan PhD has Fidget Sleeves Info Session Feb 24 at 2 done it again…and again. Last spring, pm and 6 pm; Adult Book Club Feb 29 at Struck sharply through the canted limbs her book Harness the Power of Mentoring: 2 pm; Wiggle Giggle Read for babies 0–36 How to Find and Work with the Right Until the trunks bled clotting resin. months Fri at 10:30 am; Family Storytime Mentor—A Guide for the Solopreneur (April for ages 3–5 Thur at 10:30 am; Lego Club There is a place inside my head where 2019) was awarded Finalist status in the Sun 12–4 pm; Puppet Play Feb 1 at 11 am; 2019 International Book Awards. Then, in Get Rowdy with Reading Feb 8 at 1:30 The rain falls slowly through thick air early fall, Virginia was notified that she pm; Astro Pi Mission Zero sends your was among the WISE 2019 50 Over 50 code to the International Space Station To gather in a pool formed between Award winners, an award established to for ages 9-12 (call library) Feb 9 from 2–4 celebrate senior-preneurs, entrepreneurs pm; Science Saturday for ages 6–12 Feb The tendons of your throat as you bend who started their businesses when they 15 at 10:30 am; Family Storytime with a were 50 or older. Speech Pathologist for ages 3–5 Feb 20 at Back to let the rain stream through your hair. In November 2019, Virginia’s book 10:30 am; Family Storytime with a Nurse was awarded Finalist status in the for ages 3–5 Feb 27 at 10:30 am; Snow 2019 Best Book Awards (Business: Day in the Library Feb 28 at 1:30 pm; Pal- Mumbling Jack John MacKenzie. , 2019. Entrepreneurship and Small Business entines Day creating fun anti-valentines Deirdre Kessler selects a poem a month by an Island poet for The Buzz. category). This year’s contest yielded crafts Feb 11 at 4 pm; Secret Society of 400 winners and finalists in more than 90 Nerds with Yarn Feb 10 at 3:30 pm. categories from over 2,000 entries of titles 57 Central St, Summerside. 436-7323 published between 2017 and 2019. The next book in The Business PEI Writers’ Guild attending O’Leary Regional High in Mentoring Solution series is for those 1962. He is an Education and History who wish to mentor solopreneurs Open Mic graduate from Prince of Wales College and will be published later in 2020. and the University of Prince Edward Meanwhile, Virginia is busy with local, Island and taught in PEI schools from national, and international presenta- Clinton Morrison is featured tions and workshops and is design- 1968 to 2003. In 1997, he established ing an online course based on her reader at Receiver—Feb 13 Crescent Isle Publishers in Summerside. book. 50over50awards.ca/2019-win- Clint has been researching, writing, ners/; AmericanBookFest.com; editing and publishing books on PEI InternationalBookAwards.com history, genealogy, and poetry since 1975, and is the recipient of numerous Eptek Centre Book Club major awards: the Prince Edward Island Museum and Heritage Foundation’s Eptek Centre Book Club meets Feb 6 at Award of Honour (1985); the Prince 7 pm when they will discuss the book I Edward Island Museum and Heritage Let You Go by Clare Mackintosh, a novel that follows a mother hiding out in a Foundation’s Mary Cornfoot Brehaut secluded cottage, attempting to heal Award (1996); he is also the recipient from her son’s untimely loss, and the two of a Certificate of Commendation from the American Association for State and Local History (1985). He has contrib- uted short stories and poetry to West Prince Arts Council publications, and has written several articles for The Island Magazine, published by the PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation. He is the author or general editor of twelve books on Island history. Clint has three children and lives in Summerside with Clinton Morrison will be the fea- his wife, Pearl. tured reader at the PEI Writers’ Guild All are welcome to this free event. open mic on February 13 at Receiver The first ten writers to sign up may Coffee Co., 128 Richmond Street in read from their work— poetry or Charlottetown at 7 pm. prose—for up to 5 minutes. Following J. Clinton “Clint” Morrison was a short break, Clint will read. The born in the small rural community of PEI Writers’ Guild open mic series Conway, PEI in 1948. He was educated will continue to run on the second in a one-room public school before Thursday of each month. Page 34 The BUZZ February 2020 Text traffic problems and will help meet the objectives set Islanders can now report broken traffic out in the provincial Poverty Reduction lights, broken pavement, problems with Action Plan. The provincial government the Confederation Trail, and plowing/ #1 will also be transitioning to a single liv- sanding issues to government by text COMMUNITY ing allowance for social assistance clients message. Through a partnership with in order to remove red tape. This move Island company BamText, Islanders can will empower clients with discretion to text info, pictures or video to highway budget their own personal finances for maintenance staff in their county. Staff items such as food, clothing, household will use this info to investigate concerns expenses and personal items. Islanders and dispatch crews as needed. Use these will notice this change reflected on the numbers to text: Kings County 902- payment scheduled for Jan 8, 2020. 200-2122, Queens County 902-200-6649, Prince County 902-200-1014. Islanders Ch’town Boardwalk reopens can also report issues by phone or email. Find contact info at princeedwardisland. The replacement of the City of ca/roads. Road conditions are available Charlottetown Boardwalk, located via phone at 511 or mobile device/com- between the Celtic Monument and puter at 511.gov.pe.ca Paoli’s Wharf, as well as between the old Prince Edward Home and the Lieutenant Wastewater Governors house, is now complete. These sections of the boardwalk are now open All of Charlottetown’s wastewater is now Minister Aylward visits with staff and participants at the Boys and Girls Club of Charlottetown’s to the public after undergoing months YOUth Belong Here program, a recipient of a Health Promotion Impact Grant. treated at the Charlottetown Pollution of construction. The scope of the work Control Plant. Wastewater generated included: removal of the old boardwalk, in East Royalty is now pumped from Wellness grants upgrading the stringers, upgrading the area of the former lagoon to the This year provincial wellness grants are assisting 23 community groups to pro- the decking to a marine-grade lumber, treatment plant located on Riverside mote wellness and help Islanders to live healthy. The Wellness Grant Program upgrading the material below some of Drive. The diversion of wastewater provides $50,000 annually to support community-led wellness initiatives in the benches, and increasing the number flow from the East Royalty Lagoon was of benches. made possible thanks to two projects the following priority areas: living tobacco free; being physically active and under the Clean Water and Wastewater reducing sedentary time; healthy eating; consuming alcohol responsibly; and Fund. For the construction of a sewer lift mental health promotion. The Boys and Girls Club of Charlottetown was one of Workers Compensation station and forcemain, the Government the groups to receive a Health Promotion Impact Grant for their YOUth Belong The Workers Compensation Board (WCB) of Canada invested $1.925 million while Here inclusion program to engage youth ages 12 to 15. The program is free to has announce new members appointed the Government of PEI and the City of youth in the Charlottetown area and runs once a week from 6–8 pm through to the WCB Board of Directors and the Charlottetown each contributed over the 2019-2020 school year. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) $962,000. For the upgrades to the gravity Advisory Council. Applicants were cho- “YOUth Belong Here provides an accessible, safe, supportive and lines leading to the Charlottetown sen through the Engage PEI initiative and Pollution Control Plant, the Government inclusive space for youth to develop skills to make healthy choices, build represent a breadth of knowledge and of Canada invested $2.2 million while healthy relationships, and bolster their self-esteem; all factors known to experience. Three new members have the Government of PEI and the City of build resilience and promote health and well-being,” said Executive Director been appointed to the WCB Board of Charlottetown each contributed $1.1 mil- Amanda Beazley. princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/health-and-wellness/ Directors. James MacPhee of Montague lion. infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/cwwf/ what-wellness-grant-program has been appointed as Chairperson. cwwf-program-programme-eng.html Nicole McKenna of Stratford has been appointed as Worker Representative Engage PEI with the Island Regulatory and Appeals offered by government and community and Vice Chairperson. Christopher Gillis In Nov and Dec government boards wel- Commission. Her appointment is for a partners on a regularly scheduled basis. of Charlottetown has been appointed comed 20 Islanders as new or reappoint- 5-year term and fills a vacant position No appointment is required. Drop in as Employer Representative. Two new ment members. Islanders are invited with the organization. Cynthia McCardle to the centre as needed. Transportation members have been appointed to the to submit their application through of Kinkora has been appointed as a support may be provided if required. The OHS Advisory Council. Karen Biggar, Engage PEI to one of 70 government part-time Commissioner for a first 3 year centre will operate as a pilot project to from New Annan, has been appointed as boards. Currently, there are vacancies term. Terry McKenna of Charlottetown April 1, 2020, and will be monitored and a Worker Representative. Sam Sanderson, in the following: Canadian Free Trade was re-appointed as a part-time evaluated to determine effectiveness and from Charlottetown, has been appointed Agreement Compliance Panel and Commissioner for a second 3 year term. long term needs. To contact the centre, as an Employer Representative. Alan Appellate Panel Rosters; Charlottetown call 218-4927. Those in need of emer- McCormick from Kingston has been Area Development Corporation; Community outreach centre gency shelter should call the support line reappointed as Employer Representative Employment Standards Board; Premier’s at 1-833-220-4722. and Vice Chair. Ben MacDonald from A community outreach centre, located Action Committee on Family Violence Montague has been reappointed as at 211 Euston St, Charlottetown, is now Prevention; Learning Partners Advisory Worker Representative and Chair. Lynn open 7 days a week from 8 am–8 pm. It Tax changes for 2020 Council. princeedwardisland.ca/en/ Bovyer from North Rustico has been offers support to people who are home- information/executive-council-office/ For 2020 the basic personal income tax reappointed as Worker Representative. engage-pei less in seeking financial assistance, coun- amount will be raised to $10,000 from selling, employment, food and housing. Eric MacDonald from Cardigan has been $9,160, the small business tax rate will reappointed as Public Representative. Government appointments Islanders will also be able to access a drop by another 0.5% to 3%, and the washroom, shower, laundry facilities, low income threshold will move from Premier Dennis King recently announced telephone and computer area, as well as $17,000 to $18,000 effective Jan 1, 2020. Bowl for Kids Sake need you the appointment of Sherry Gillis, Q.C., regular programming. The centre will be princeedwardisland.ca/en/publica- Bowl for Kids Sake, one of Big Brothers as acting Deputy Minister of Justice managed by Bedford MacDonald House tion/2019-budget-fact-sheet-more-dis- Big Sisters PEI’s most important fund- and Public Safety and Deputy Attorney staff and oversight of the centre will be posable-income-islanders General. Ms. Gillis is from Cornwall provided by a working group made up raisers, is coming up on March 7 and 8. and has served as a solicitor with the of government and community partners They need volunteers in Charlottetown, Department of Justice and Public Safety including: Dept of Social Development Social assistance changes North Rustico and Summerside to help since 2000. She brings to the role con- and Housing; Health PEI Mental Health The PEI government is investing approx with the registration, prize, and food siderable legal, administrative and and Addictions; John Howard Society; $6.4 million annually to social assistance tables. More than 75 people are needed leadership experience in government. Upper Room Food Bank; Blooming allowance rates. Monthly social assis- to help make their Roaring 20’s Thank The Premier also confirmed the appoint- House; PEI Family Violence Prevention tance allowance rates will increase as You Party a great experience for their ment of Erin Mitchell of Mermaid, Services; Canadian Mental Health follows: $109.00 for the first adult; $64.00 fundraisers. If you are interested in help- current Deputy Minister of Justice and Association; Salvation Army; Mi’kmaq for each additional adult thereafter; ing out at this fun event or would like Public Safety and Deputy Attorney Confederacy of PEI; and the Native $34.00 for each additional child. These more info, call Heather at 902-368-7759 or General, as a full-time Commissioner Council of PEI. Programming will be new rates reflect the anticipated inflation e-mail [email protected] The BUZZ February 2020 Page 35 IWK Children’s Miracle 2020 Network Champions

The 2020 Children’s Miracle Network Champions for the IWK, Ben and Jiesheng Boutilier, with their parents Joe and Alicia and sponsor Walmart Canada’s George King and Nicki Johnston.

Eleven year old brothers Ben and Brothers Ben and Jiesheng first met Jiesheng Boutilier, from Bridgewater, in an orphanage in China and were NS, are this year’s 2020 Children’s later adopted at separate times by Miracle Network Champions for the Alicia and Joe Boutilier. IWK. Ben and Jiesheng, and their fam- Diagnosed with scoliosis, Ben’s ily, will represent children and youth spinal cord is tethered around his who receive care and treatment at the spine restricting movement that will IWK Health Centre by sharing their eventually require surgical interven- story at fundraising campaigns and tion. Jiesheng has a congenital disorder events in the Maritimes and the United called Arthrogryposis which means States. The Children’s Miracle Network many of his joints are curved. He Champions brings together children required 17 weekly casts, along with representing 12 children’s hospital surgery, to help slowly move his bones foundations across Canada to celebrate in the right direction. pediatric health and wellness. Both brothers are excited about “The Boutilier family have been becoming this year’s Champions. sharing their IWK story for many “The IWK is like home for us,” years now, so we are thrilled to name says Ben. “Everyone is really nice.” Ben and Jiesheng as this year’s 2020 Jiesheng added, “We really hope that Champions,” says Keely Wallace, by being the Champions we can make Manager of Community & Corporate people happy and help all the kids at Giving at the IWK Foundation. “Both the IWK.” brothers have a deep connection to In April Ben and Jiesheng, and the IWK that was formed from the families will travel to Orlando, moment they each stepped through the Florida to participate in events at doors to receive care there. They, along Children’s Hospitals Week with other with their family, continue to be open patients and their families from across to sharing their story to help inspire North America. iwkfoundation.org, others to support the IWK.” ChildrensMiracleNetwork.ca Page 36 The BUZZ February 2020 Walk for Alzheimer’s join a team and raise funds for this cause. For details go to website cnoy.org and Investors Group Wealth Management follow links to Charlottetown and your Walk for Alzheimer’s will be held on favorite team. This is a national fund rais- May 31 at the Victoria Park Pavilion, #2 ing event held in over 140 cities across Charlottetown. COMMUNITY Canada every winter raising upwards of Toastmasters GEBIS Courses 6 million dollars in support of organiza- Funds for Canadian 4-H tions that reach out to hungry, hurting Toastmasters offers fun, speeches and Great Enlightenment Buddhist Institute and homeless in our local communities. clubs networking weekly on Wed from 6–8 Society (GEBIS) offers various free All of money raised in PEI stays in PEI. 4-H Canada has announced Farm Credit pm at 40 Enman Cres, Charlottetown, courses. Check out website cnoy.org, register to Canada (FCC) 4-H Club Fund will Canada Room #149. Toastmasters love to Charlottetown Happy Courses take volunteer or walk, lace up your boots, contribute $100,000 in grants to 206 4-H have fun while they learn. Check them place at Birchwood Intermediate School, pick up your free CNOY fashionable clubs, districts and regions across Canada out and see how they can help you to 49 Longworth Ave, Feb 5–Mar 11 from toque and come out and walk. If that in 2020, supporting local clubs’ initia- gain confidence, find your voice and 6–8 pm. Email [email protected] or doesn’t work for you, sponsor a walker tives, with the ultimate goal of empow- ultimately achieve your life goals. Guests call 200-9754 to register or for details. easily and securely online. Watch as the ering youth to be responsible, caring and and new members are welcome. They Summerside Happy Courses take place scoreboard rises over the weeks and days contributing leaders that effect positive Feb 5–Mar 11 from 6–8 pm at Three Oaks meet every Wed, Sept-June. through Feb. change in the world around them. The Senior High School, 10 Kenmoore Ave. FCC 4-H Club Fund awards up to $500 Seniors’ Symposium Email [email protected] or to local 4-H clubs every year, towards phone 200-9754 to register or for details. How’re you doing? developing their existing programs, The Voluntary Resource Council (VRC) Compassionate Communication takes Staying well in rural PEI covering the costs associated with local is sponsoring a seniors’ symposium place Feb 6–Mar 12 from 6–8 pm at events and exchanges, supporting entitled, Basic Income Guarantee: We Colonel Gray Senior High School, 175 Residents of Breadalbane and surround- their volunteers or purchasing various can make it happen. It will be held Spring Park Rd, Charlottetown. Email ing areas are invited to a gathering at resource materials. The next application at Murphy’s Community Centre, 200 [email protected] or call 200-9754 Breadalbane Community Hall, 4023 period for the FCC 4-H Club Fund opens Richmond St, Charlottetown on Feb 22 to register or for details. Dixon Rd, Breadalbane, Feb 10 at 7 pm. in Aug 2020. Info: (stormdate Feb 29), 9:00 am–12:30 pm. Happy Workshop takes place Feb 4–25 A guest from the South Shore Health 4-h-canada.ca/clubfunds Pre-registration is required. Call Sylvie from 6–8 pm at GEBIS Charlottetown and Wellness group will speak about the Arsenault (368-7337) or email her (vrc@ Office, 78 Great George St. Email hap- development of a Rural Health Centre Dr. Tim Ogilvie AVC Vet eastlink.ca). The registration deadline is [email protected] or call 200-9754 to in Crapaud and attendees will discuss Feb 14. Non-seniors are also most wel- register or for details. Registration fee for the health benefits and the challenges to Camp come. There is no charge for this event. this workshop covers operation costs. well-being that come with living in rural Come to the Atlantic Veterinary College Participants are advised that it is to be PEI. Follow-up kitchen table conversa- this summer for an interactive, fun, and a scent-free event. Travel subsidies are Family Violence Prevention tions will explore ideas for improving available on request as well as child and our health and well-being. Stormdate engaging venture into the world of veter- PEI’s Family Violence Prevention Week elder care support. 368-7337 Feb 11. Support for this project comes inary medicine! At the College’s annual is Feb 9 to 15. The theme for 2020 is Dr. Tim Ogilvie AVC Vet Camp, partici- from the Wellness Grant Program of supporting family violence survivors. the Government of PEI’s Department of pants will learn about animals, meet oth- First Link Every Islander can play a part in pre- ers who share their love of animals, and Health and Wellness. First Link® is an innovative referral venting and responding to family take part in fun, educational activities. program designed to assist individuals violence, whether as a neighbour, friend, Get a taste of what being a veterinarian is Seniors Active Living Centre diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and family member, or co-worker. Real really like. Junior camps (grades 7–9) are other dementias, as well as their families strength is being a part of the solution Seniors Active Living Centre, at Bell scheduled for July 6-10 and July 13-17; and caregivers. First Link® provides to family violence. Wear purple on Feb Aliant Centre at UPEI in Charlottetown, senior camps (grades 10–12) take place support from the point of diagnosis 12 to show your support. Participate holds programs and events in February: from July 20-24 and July 27-31. Info: upei. and throughout the progression of the in activities Island-wide to promote Crib tournaments on Feb 6 and 20 at 9:15 ca/avc/camp, or call 566-0589. Deadline disease. First Link® connects people to: family violence prevention and healthy am; Brown Bag Lunch on Feb 11 at 11:30 for applications is March 13, 2020. A learning series offering information relationships. Activities include Walks am presenting travel in Croatia; Crafty about diagnosis, day-to-day living, pos- in Silence, awareness presentations, Saturday on Feb 15 from 9 am–4 pm. Grief and Grieving Support itive approaches to care, how to manage family activities and more. For resources 628-8388 Three Grief and Grieving Support changes and how to prepare for the and event details: stopfamilyviolence. Groups meet monthly across PEI: future; Support groups and opportunities pe.ca/2020campaign. Parents and Tots Mornings Summerside/East Prince Co Group is for one-to-one counselling; Additional Parents and Tots Morning will be held at the 1st Thur Feb 6 from 5:30–6:30 pm community programs and services. Sociable Singles Milton Community Hall, 7 New Glasgow at Prince Count Hospital, Malpeque Sessions in 2020 will be held at the PEI Sociable Singles is a non-profit, Rd, Miltonvale Park, 10:30 am–12:00 pm Room, 65 Roy Boates Ave, Summerside; Alzheimer Society office on: Feb 13, May non-denominational, social group, which on Feb 7. Meet other parents and young West Prince Co Group is the last Tue Feb 21, Aug 13, Oct 22. If you are interested, with members age 40 and over. The 27 from 5:30–6:30 pm at Community call 628-2257 or email [email protected]. children. Visit and have coffee, tea or group provides the separated, divorced juice. This event is hosted by the North Hospital O’Leary, Boardroom, 4 widowed, and unmarried with an MacKinnon Dr, O’Leary; Charlottetown/ Milton W.I. 566-3154, Fridays for Future opportunity to participate in group and [email protected] Queens Co Group is the 3rd Thur Feb social activities such as dances, potlucks, 20 from 7–8 pm at Provincial Palliative Fridays for Future Climate Rallies take place weekly, 3:30–4:30 pm, in front of movies, walks, hikes, card games, dining Care Center, 93 Murchison Lane, out, barbeques, games nights and other Blanket Making Bee Charlottetown. Province House on Grafton St, Ch’town. Participants stand in solidarity with the activities with other singles. The group Miltonvale Park and the Milton international movement, founded by holds Meet & Greet Socials in the West Community Hall mark Family Violence Kings Youth Project Greta Thunberg, to protest against the Royalty Community Centre, Prevention Week on Feb 10, beginning Kings Youth Project is a drop in group lack of action on the climate crisis. Join corner of Kirkdale Rd. and Lower at 10:15 am at Milton Community Hall, for youth ages 12–18, geared at creating them to show solidarity with youth-led Malpeque Rd, Rm #6, every Mon at 7 7 New Glasgow Road Rte 224, North pm. [email protected], sites. safe and fun spaces for all youth. It is #FridaysForFuture school climate strikes Milton, with tying knotted fleece blan- google.com/site/peisociablesingles 2SLGBTQ+ and ally friendly and takes happening across Canada and around kets to donate to transition housing. A place in Rm 115 at Montague Regional the world on Fridays. All are welcome. noon meal and a presentation on family High School, on every 2nd Thur from 4–6 The aim of this event is to be hold a civil, Coldest Night of the Year violence will follow. Register by Feb 7 at [email protected] or call 368- pm. Parents are welcome in a separate peaceful gathering to express love for The Coldest Night of the Year is a fun, group at the same time. Call 838-2489 humanity and concern for the future. family-friendly 5 km walk that starts 3090. Stormdate is Feb 11. Funded in part for more info or to confirm details. Or Signs are available or bring your own. and finishes at 223 Kent St, downtown by the Government of Canada through find the group @kingsyouthproject. This Now is the time to demand rapid change. Charlottetown, with a rest stop at the New Horizons for Seniors Program project is made possible by Canadian Fridays for Future Climate Rallies are Harvest House PEI on University Ave. A and the Premier’s Action Committee on Medical Association Foundation, in part- hosted by Extinction Rebellion, PEI and hot meal will be served at finish point for Family Violence. 368-3090, nership with CMHA-PEI. Sierra Club, Atlantic Chapter. all participants. All are invited to register, [email protected] The BUZZ February 2020 Page 37 Far and Wide Artists at ECOPEI meeting Heritage Tea The Environmental Coalition of PEI Canada Post stamp series invites the public to its annual meeting Summerside gives out includes French River, PEI at Beaconsfield’s Carriage House in Heritage and Culture Awards Charlottetown on Feb 12 at 6:30 pm. The climate crisis is transforming As part of National Heritage Week, landscapes, changing ecosystems, and the City of Summerside will present affecting the ways we live on earth. its Heritage and Culture Awards at the This year, ECO-PEI has invited three Mayor’s Heritage Tea on February 21. Island artists to make a presentation The awards are given in recognition and take part in a panel discussion. of outstanding effort and results in the Brenda Whiteway’s visual art preservation, education or promotion often explores the passage of time— of heritage or culture in the City of particularly as it relates to rural life, Summerside during 2019. past and present—and the effects of The public were given the oppor- urbanization and technology on tradi- tunity to nominate candidates for the tional ways of life. She will be shar- awards. The number of nominations ing images from her current project, received proves Summerside has a Canada Post has released the third set Shifting Sands: Capturing Climatic and great deal to celebrate. A committee, of stamps in its From Far and Wide Cultural Change Through Art. drawn from the community and cul- series featuring more of Canada’s most Photographer Robert vanWaarden ture staff, reviewed the nominations breathtaking vistas, released to trans- believes that positive and empowering and determined the final recipients in port mail to places near and far. the various categories. The set of nine stamps includes five The theme of National Heritage Permanent™ domestic-rate stamps, Week, 2020 Vision: Bringing the Past as well as stamps denominated at into the Future will be the main ingre- U.S., International, Oversized and dient of the second item on the tea single-purchase rates. The issue also program. includes a collectible souvenir sheet All Islanders are invited to the tea featuring all nine stamps. which is a fun afternoon of celebrating This year, the From Far and Wide community through acknowledge- stamps showcase: Abraham Lake, ment, entertainment, and excellent Alta; Athabasca Sand Dunes Provincial food. The tea gets underway at 1:30 pm Park, Sask; Cabot Trail, Cape Breton in the Council Chamber of City Hall, Island, N.S.; Carcajou Falls, N.W.T., Painting by Brenda Whiteway 275 Fitzroy St, Summerside. French River, P.E.I.; Herschel Island- Qikiqtaruk Territorial Park, Yukon; imagery will help solve the climate Îles de la Madeleine, Que.; Kootenay crisis and that visual communicators National Park, B.C.; Swallowtail are essential to building a just, thriving Lighthouse, Grand Manan Island, N.B. world. He will discuss his personal projects and the role of the Climate Visuals program in reshaping the visual narrative on climate change. Mille Clarkes makes films that con- Fabric & Yarn Sale nect us to one another and to nature. The Grandmas’ Circle of Her most recent work, SOLASTALGIA, Charlottetown is welcoming dona- is a short lyrical, dramatic film which tions for its annual Spring Fabric & explores the anguish that climate Yarn Sale, which takes place April 18, change and global uncertainty can 9 am– 12 pm. All proceeds go to the impart upon the human psyche. Stephen Lewis Foundation to help Everyone is welcome, for all or part grandmothers in Africa who are rais- of the evening. AGM is at 6:30 and the ing grandchildren orphaned by HIV/ presentations and discussion starting AIDS. For more information, contact at 7:00 pm. For information contact Sharon at 892 2837. Ann Wheatley at 894-4573. Page 38 The BUZZ February 2020 historian, author, and folklorist Georges The Nature of PEI by Gary Schneider Arsenault will be the guest speaker. His topic will be “Place names and families TALKS of Île-Saint-Jean.” You are invited to join him for a trip back in time to the 1750s to Greenland Grandeur discover some of the origins of Acadian community names and hear stories of Hidden Life of Trees some of the inhabitants. All are welcome. Books have always been a big part Admission is free and refreshments will of my life. And though I read a lot of be available. The meeting is an opportu- fiction, I am forever beholden to books nity to network with others and support that help me gain a better understand- genealogy and heritage by considering a ing of nature. It could be a field guide membership in the society. This meeting that leads me to finally identify that is the annual activity in celebration of mysterious warbler, or a forestry book Heritage Week on PEI. Info: email peigs_ that unlocks more of the mysteries [email protected] or fredchorne@ hidden in these complex ecosystems. gmail.com They’ve been constant friends, and I Island Lecture Series owe a huge debt to all the libraries, Sled dogs and photographer Stephen bookstores and friends that have DesRoches go eye-to-eye. fueled this passion to learn.

The Vinland Society presents “Greenland This Christmas, I received a new Grandeur” by PEI photographer version, complete with wondrous Stephen DesRoches Feb 2 at 7 pm at photographs, of Peter Wohlleben’s Beaconsfield’s Carriage House at 2 Kent The Hidden Life of Trees. The original St, Charlottetown (stormdate is Feb 9). book was published in 2015 and is a Stephen has visited Greenland four times, most recently in September 2019 fairly quick read, despite being full with Canadian photographers Curtis of complexities. I’ve been wanting to Jones and Paul Zizka. While there, they read the book again and this is a great spent time creating images of the Ilulissat opportunity. Icefjord and the large icebergs coming from the Jakobshavn glacier. Wohlleben is a German forester who His talk fits in nicely with the Vinland along the way developed a keen Society’s recent focus on “the Vinland understanding and appreciation of Arc,” which follows the Vikings’ travels forests. And this understanding goes from Scandinavia through the Scottish far beyond just the trees—it encom- isles to the Faroes, Iceland, Greenland, passes the wildlife, the soils, and all and eastern North America over a thou- MACPHAIL WOODS COURTESY Dr. Ed MacDonald the ecological processes that exist in sand years ago. healthy forests. A dedicated image-maker, Stephen’s of Forest Ecology at the University latest book is Prince Edward Island: Images The Island Lecture Series continues in Much like Seeing the Forest for the Trees, of British Columbia. Dr. Simard was of the night sky, published by Acorn Press Feb with “The Goose and the Golden BC forester Herb Hammond’s excellent one of the first people to talk about in the summer of 2019. In 2018 he collab- Egg: The Environmental Turn in Island orated with John Sylvester to produce Tourism, 1970-1990” with Dr. Ed book, The Hidden Life of Trees brings the interconnectedness of forests. the now-sold-out A Photographer’s Guide MacDonald. The lecture will be held Feb great knowledge of a specific area and Many people knew about this, but she to Prince Edward Island, also published by 18 at 7 pm in the SDU Main Building forest type. Yet the insights contained actually carried out the experiments Acorn. Signed copies of Images of the night Faculty Lounge on the UPEI campus, within these books are applicable to and used science to prove her theories. sky will be available for sale. Charlottetown. Tourism has always forests in any locale. Wohlleben’s book Working in the Pacific Northwest, Dr. The second half of the evening traded on PEI’s pastoral landscape and is subtitled “What they Feel, How Simard looked at the fungal networks features a discussion on food traditions pristine beaches, but as the old summer they Communicate—Discoveries from that connect trees in a healthy forest, in Iceland, and will include treats made trade became mass tourism in the 1970s, a Secret World,” and he really does how carbon is shared between species, from the Icelandic yoghurt, Skyr. Skyr is promoters and planners began to worry unlock some of nature’s secrets. how “mother” trees are connected to an ancient tradition, appearing in texts that uncontrolled development would their children, how trees actually stay kill the goose that laid the golden egg. dating back to 874 and 1120. The tradi- And just what are these discover- healthier by rationing water. tion was passed from mother to daugh- At around the same time, advocates of the Island’s natural landscape began to ies? Some are fairly simple concepts ter, and the bacterial culture strains, as developed during the over 20 years The fungal connection is especially with yoghurt, have been maintained argue that the Island’s “wilderness” was Wohlleben worked for the German interesting, as it is a critical contributor for generations. You can certainly eat a tourist asset that should be promoted. Forestry Commission. He writes about to forest health. Bear with me on this. Skyr with fruit or granola, but it is more Promotion and protection made uneasy versatile than some other milk products. bedfellows during the decade of the trees in a forest creating their own Mycorrhizal fungi are mushrooms— Come learn more about cooking with 1970s and ’80s. This lecture, based on a climate, moderating extreme heat and including our own chanterelles—that Skyr, along with many other Icelandic forthcoming history of Island tourism, cold, storing large amounts of water grow on tree roots. This symbiotic food traditions. will explore the sometimes controversial and generating lots of humidity. relationship benefits both organisms. Admission is by free-will donation to connection between tourism and the With the greatly increased surface area the cookie jar. Everyone is welcome. Info: environment. Wohlleben enlightens readers on the of the root system as a result of the col- David Cairns [email protected], Dr. Edward MacDonald teaches in water cycle within a forest, why some onization by the fungi, the trees have Laurie Brinklow laurie.brinklow@gmail. the History Department at UPEI. His trees last for centuries (or longer), and more access to water and nutrients. com, and Megan Macdonald macdonald. research focus is the social, cultural, and why hurricanes generally flatten coni- At the same time, the fungi—which [email protected]. environmental history of PEI. Along with fer stands and leave the mixed wood cannot photosynthesize —gain access Josh MacFadyen and Irene Novaczek, stands relatively unscathed. Again, to vital carbohydrates. he is co-editor of Time and A Place: An much of the book has a direct connec- PEI Genealogical Society Environmental History of Prince Edward The PEI Genealogical Society invites you Island, co-published by Island Studies tion to our own Acadian forest and What I especially liked about The to a public meeting to be held on Feb 22 Press and McGill-Queen’s University why restoration is so important. Hidden World of Trees was the author’s at 2 pm at the Carriage House located at Press. The best known of his seven books ability to tell stories that help paint a Beaconsfield Historic House, corner of is If You’re Stronghearted: Prince Edward He also draws on the work of other picture of how complex forests really Kent and West Sts in Charlottetown. This Island in the 20th Century (October 2000). experts in the field of forest ecology. are. When we treat them as corn crops, year marks the 300th anniversary of the Admission to the lecture is free and Much of his writing on how trees only taller and longer lived, we show founding of the colony of Île-Saint-Jean. everyone is welcome to attend. communicate stems from a Canadian how little we know about healthy In recognition of this significant event Info: Laurie at [email protected] or 894-2881 researcher, Dr. Susan Simard, Professor forest ecosystems. The BUZZ February 2020 Page 39 Production management workshop

14th Screenwriters’ Bootcamp Fund, and the Harold Greenberg Fund. This year, the PEI Screenwriters’ PEI Screenwriters’ Bootcamp is cele- Bootcamp is being held from May 22 brating 14 years as a leader in profes- to 28 at the Haviland Club and the two sional development for emerging and final days will consist of panel discus- mid-career screenwriters and produc- sions and presentations for anyone ers, and this year, will add training for interested in working in the industry. anyone with business skills interested Organizers are looking for emerg- in working in the film and television ing producers and writers who want industry. to move their careers forward in the Offered are introductory and screen-based entertainment industry. If advanced screenwriting workshops you need information, visit the website for feature films, documentaries, and or contact louise@peiscreenwriters- dramatic series for television or the bootcamp.net or 213-7684. web. Louise Lalonde, Coordinator commented that “Because this industry is so much about working in teams, we are encouraging anyone with an interest in business administration Popup Film Festival or accounting at any level to explore the option of working in this highly The 2nd bi-annual PEI Pop-Up creative industry. As our province Film Festival will take place at The develops more and more writers and Haviland Club in Charlottetown on properties, the need is increasing for Feb 19 at 7 pm. qualified people to fill those jobs.” The festival will feature PEI short FilmPEI will work with participants films by directors; Danilo Baracho, to develop projects and many are Joscelynne Bordeaux, David MacKay, eligible for funding through the recent Ryan MacCarville, Dave Ward, JoDee PEI Cultural Strategy. It’s role is to help Samuelson and others. The evening writers and producers attract funding will begin with introductions of the and prepare to participate in programs films by the directors. Admission is by such as the National Screen Institute, donation to Lennon House. For more Telefilm Canada, the Canada Media information: 940-5864, Fund, the Independent Production [email protected]

Eptek Lunchtime Films news FILM The Friends of Eptek Centre’s Lunchtime Film series runs to the end of Apr. The films, mostly travelogues, are screened Filmworks Summerside each Thur at noon. In Feb take in the fol- On Feb 12 Filmworks Summerside lowing films: Feb 6 Hawaiian Paradise (90 presents La Belle Époque about Victor min) distributed by Reader’s Digest; Feb (Daniel Auteuil), a man in his 60s who 13 Scotland’s Heritage: Part One (60 min) is disillusioned with the technologies distributed by REL Records Inc.; Feb 20 of modern life and whose decades-long Scotland’s Heritage: Part Two (60 min) dis- marriage is on the rocks. He decides to tributed by REL Records Inc.; and Feb 27 take advantage of an offer from a com- Great Cities of Europe: Barcelona, London, pany called “Time Travellers” that creates Paris, Amsterdam, and (46 min) elaborate productions for wealthy clients distributed by Questar Inc. Bring your to be “transported” back to any era they sandwich; the Friends provide tea/coffee choose. Victor chooses May 16, 1974, the and cookies. Donations are accepted for day he first met his wife. All Filmworks the refreshments. Enjoy some new films, screenings take place at Cineplex as well as some from late Friend, Blanche Cinemas, 130 Ryan St, Summerside, start- Hogg. Eptek Centre is a site of the PEI ing at 6:30 pm with doors open at 5:30 Museum and Heritage Foundation and is pm. Tickets available at the door cash located at 130 Heather Moyse Dr on the only. Info: FB or call 436-8903 Summerside waterfront. Page 40 The BUZZ February 2020

Kelly’s Cross Ceilidhs Stratford Ceilidh MUSIC Ceilidhs take place in the Kelly’s Cross Stratford Ceilidh is one of PEI’s longest DANCES the 3rd Sun of the month at 7 pm. Local continued ceilidhs. Enjoy an evening musicians perform. Lunch is served. It of fun and music the 2nd Sun of the onging takes place at Kelly’s Cross Community month at 7 pm. Local musicians per- Olde Tyme Square Dancing Hall, 1475 Rte 13, Kelly’s Cross. 658-2877 form. Proceeds of the night are donated Weekly olde tyme square dancing lessons Acoustic Jams to Camp Gencheff. It takes place at are held Wed from 7–8:30 pm at the R.L.Cotton center, 57 Bunbury Rd, Murphy’s Community Centre, Rm. 303, Acoustic Jams are held every Wed from Music at the Manse Stratford. 569-2732 Richmond St., Charlottetown. Beginners 6:30-9 pm at Murphy’s Community are welcome. A partner is not necessary. Centre, Richmond St, Ch’town (except Dress casual. Info: Maggie, 566-5276 holidays). Everyone is welcome to bring Stratford Lions Ceilidh an instrument or come listen. A nominal fee covers expenses. Contact Caroline at The Stratford Lions Ceilidh takes place Heritage Social Dance Group 940-9565 or email [email protected]. the 3rd Tue of each month at 7 pm at the The Heritage Social Dance Group Cotton Centre, 57 Bunbury Rd, Stratford. will commence its spring 2020 ses- Bonshaw Ceilidh Lunch is served. Info: Irma, 569-3956 sion on Wed, March 4, 7:00–9:15 pm at Beaconsfield’s Carriage House in The monthly Ceilidh Concert at Bonshaw Treble With Girls Charlottetown. The group focuses on Hall will be Feb 23 from 2–4 pm (storm- Scottish Country, English Country, qua- date Mar 1). Musical guests include Treble With Girls host fundraising con- drilles and round dances that are from Megan Pollard and Stephanie Ross certs for the QEH through the fall winter set dancing traditions popular during plus local regulars Tony the Troubador, season at Assumption Parish Centre, the 18th and 19th centuries and are still Phil Pineau, and/or Herb MacDonald. Stratford Road. This year’s lineup is: danced around the world today. Fans of Homemade cookies and tea, 50/50 draw, Cynthia MacLeod (Feb 2), Peggy Clinton Downton Abbey, Jane Austen and The and open stage time are part of the event. & Johnny Ross (Feb 9), Taylor Johnson Queen series would recognize some of Admission is by donation with proceeds Music at the Manse takes place every (Feb 23), Kim Albert and Mike Arsenault the dances. In late May there will be a going to PEI Chapter Crohn’s and Colitis. Friday year round. Doors open at 6 pm (Mar 8), Janet McGarry & Serge Bernard dance party which features a program of All ages are welcome. Hall is accessible and show at 7 pm. Tim Archer and Rickie (Mar 22), Louise Arsenault & Helen favourite dances from the Spring classes. for smaller wheelchairs. 675-4093 Lee are your hosts with local musicians Bergeron (Apr 5), Tip-Er-Back (Apr 19). New dancers are welcome (a partner is ​ performing. Feb 7 Scott Parsons will not required but always appreciated). No Children’s drop by show perform songs of PEI black history from Tunes on Tap previous dance experience is required. his albums Jupiter Wise, The Old Stock and Each evening will consist of simple The children’s drop by shows take the newly released Darkies Hollow. He Tunes on Tap is your weekly dose of dances that include basic steps and for- place at the Confederation Court Mall, will tell stories of life, love, hardship and toe-tapping traditional music at Copper mations as well as more complex dances Ch’town. Musicman Michael Pendergast success of Black Islanders. The Manse Bottom Brewing—a gathering of world- and formations. For info/to register presents his half hour of songs, dances, is at 14155 St Peter’s Road, Marshfield. class musicians, fresh PEI Handpies and contact: Karen Beauregard at karenbea@ marches, and tunes each week until May. Concerts are in the restored theater room Island hospitality—every Sun from 3–5 live.ca or 569-5877, or Chris Scott at With over 25 years of visits to local child originally built in 1830. This intimate pm. Upcoming artists: Donna Marie [email protected] or 724-2278. care centres, Michael brings his musical space has comfortable seating and new DeWolfe with Darla Chaisson (Feb 2), magic to the stage for at home parents lights and sound equipment. 213-2861 Hailee LeFort with Jesse Périard & Ward Here We Go Barndance and grandparents who wish to expand MacDonald (Feb 9). Copper Bottom is at children’s social skills and musical ears. 567 Main Street, Montague. Here We Go! PEI’s Barndance’s are His shows include many Maritime music Music at Summerside Legion back Feb 29, 7:30–8:00 pm, at Copper Bottom, 567 Main St, Montague. Enjoy an songs and sounds. Showtime is 10:45 am Mon enjoy bluegrass 7:30–9 pm with Winsloe United Ceilidh energetic night of easy-to-learn square- each Tue. See Confed Court Mall online different entertainers each week at dances, round dances, and the world for cancellations. Summerside Legion. Open mic runs Ceilidhs are held every 2nd Mon. The famous Souris Set. Music is by Cape before the concert at 7 pm. Bring an church is wheel chair accessible with Breton’s Donna Marie DeWolfe with instrument for a jam after the concert. Sat plenty of parking. Lunch will be served. Dunstaffnage Ceilidh Darla Chaisson-MacPhee. No experience Kitchen Party from 2–5 pm has a Kitchen Admission is at the door which opens is necessary and dances are suitable for Dunstaffnage Community Centre hosts Party Band with guests. 340 Notre Dame at 6:30 pm. Church is at 121 Winsloe Rd, all ages. a ceilidh on the 1st Sun of the month St, Summerside. 436-2091 . 368-1233 at 7 pm with guest entertainers: Jeanie & Charles (Feb 2). Admission is at the door. The Centre is at 13529 St. Peter’s Old Triangle Sessions Road, Rte 2. 629-1595 A traditional music session, with host Healthy lunches fiddler Roy Johnstone, takes place Several Island schools will be offering Evangeline Acoustic Jam Sun from 2–5 pm at the Old Triangle, healthy lunches to students this winter Charlottetown. First hour is a slow ses- as the new provincial school lunch Acoustic music jams will be held every sion. Players welcome. Schooner Sessions program begins. The lunches will be Sun at Acadian Musical Village, Abram are Thursdays at 7 pm with players and made from healthy local food when- Village, 1745 Rte 124. Doors open at 2 pm dancers welcome to join in. 89 University and closing is at 8 pm. Jam is restricted Ave, Charlottetown. ever possible. Schools will develop a to 19+. Supper is served at 5 pm. The process to provide lunches to students event has door prize and 50/50 draws. who are unable to afford them. Bring an instrument, sing a song or come Copper Bottom Brewery Two delivery models will be tested listen. Info: Raymond Bernard, 854-2324, Saturday Jams in the new year to determine how the [email protected] provincial program will operate. Brad Oliver Realty Presents Saturday One model will be tested at Kinkora Minister Brad Trivers meets with Kinkora Irish Cultural Centre Shows Jams to May 30 from 3–5 pm at Copper High School where staff have been High students, from left Charlotte Linkletter, Bottom Brewing, 567 Main St, Montague. hired to prepare and distribute healthy Victoria Corney and Elizabeth Phillips. Variety Shows take place at the Irish The traffic’s runnin’ hard again. Join Brad meals to students at Kinkora High and Cultural Centre through the winter. Oliver and Company every Saturday for its feeder schools which are Amherst School, West Kent Elementary and Feb 22 show features students from the some fun afternoon jams featuring mem- Cove Consolidated and Somerset École Pierre-Chiasson. Holland College School of Performing Arts: Gormlaith Maynes, Philippe bers of the Rubber Boot Band and friends Consolidated Schools. New school food policies have Leblanc, Sid Acharya, Tom Gammons, of the Booters. Guests include Mike Page, The second model will involve been drafted and public consultations Thomas Pompei, Tre Sutherland, Patrick Peter Lux, Carter MacLellan, Ben Mitzuk, working with existing vendors to are underway to seek input on them. Tinant. Shows are at 7:30 pm. 582 North Scott Taylor and more. Admission is free. prepare and deliver healthy meals to A non-profit entity will oversee the River Rd, Charlottetown. 892-2367 students at Montague Regional High program. The BUZZ February 2020 Page 41 The Cove Journal by JoDee Samuelson Annual Woodlot Tour Winter woods

Watershed organisations from the West River, Hunter-Clyde and Wheatley Rivers, along with the Department of Communities, Lands and Environment, invite everyone to the 7th annual Winter Woodlot Tour on Feb 8 at Bluefield High School in North Wiltshire, from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm This annual event gives everyone a taste of what public and private forests provide as an economic resource and as an important part of our Island envi- ronment. There is no charge to attend and there will be heated warmingtents The temperature has risen to above dream having come true. and as always, free hot cider. freezing but there is a deep layer of We love our little forest, our shore, A family-friendly way to celebrat- snow on the ground. We walk down and would miss it desperately should ing Island wildlife, forest ecosystems, to the church and put on snowshoes it disappear. It’s hard to imagine how and sustainable woodlot use. Activities in the lee of that lovely old house of life has changed for Australians in the including snowshoeing, trail walks, worship. path of bushfires. We’ve had fires on free sleigh rides, maple syrup and the Island that have decimated whole chainsaw maintenance demonstra- The two church camps by the shore areas—dead trees can still be seen tions. Learn about watershed and sit idle, exhausted perhaps, after the around Mt. Stewart, for example—but forest management, enjoy free hot fanfare of summer. Several trees along continental destruction is something apple cider, and more. Check for storm the path to the beach have companion- different. It seems we all have personal cancellation before coming. ably toppled over onto their neighbors connections to someone in Australia, winterwoodlottour.ca and are coming to terms with the fact whether it be a brother or a son or a that their growing years are over. All son-in-law’s parents. have been trimmed of lower branches to protect faces and eyes of carefree Then too, in the current climate of mil- impulsive children, and these stark itary carelessness and tragedy that has twigless woods remind me of the touched so many, there is the imagined movie Dr. Zhivago, but of course those possibility of woods and squirrels and Russian trees were birch. human lives being destroyed through one simple act of armed conflict. How Piles of seeds (squirrel middens) build would we ever recover? up by the dark trunk of an old cone- laden white spruce. By way of demon- We try not to take this place for stration, an overhead squirrel flings granted, but sometimes we just plow a few seeds our way and scolds us along with our minds in the clouds and mightily for intruding on his territory. don’t even notice our surroundings. There’s no need to feel guilty about Today the sea is gray and uninviting, it, though, just thankful. This beauty all slush and ice cakes blown over from is a luxury given to us here and now. the other side. When the wind changes We’re blessed, we’re outdoors, and it’s to the north later today, the ice will supposed to snow again tomorrow. head back to Nova Scotia. No one will be skiing on the Strait any time soon. It’s hard to remember that at one time the Island’s mail used to come and go Nature PEI in small boats across that cold dark Nature PEI Members Night takes place body of water all winter long. Feb 4 at 7:30 pm at Beaconsfield’s Carriage House, 2 Kent St, Ch’town. We make our way along the capes, Nature PEI’s Annual Members Night admiring the new growth of last-year’s is nigh, a fun and informative evening bayberry bushes glowing a rich orange featuring nature photography, poetry in the shadowless afternoon light. and stories from the members. Expect Golden beech leaves, still clinging to some spectacular photos from across tiny branches, flutter loosely in any PEI with members on hand to tell us breath of wind. As we reach the cottage the story behind the picture, with host subdivision we stop and look about. Gerald MacDougall adding a sprin- All the dreams these cottages repre- kling of humor throughout the eve- sent! Dreams of tranquility, friendship, ning. All are welcome to share photos, fresh air, storms, lightning, high seas… stories and even a little poetry with and no one ever leaves without some Nature PEI members. Page 42 The BUZZ February 2020

Beat, the winning of which resulted in a showcase at that year’s ECMAs as well as recording time with New Releases musician and producer David Rashed. Brielle made her professional theatre debut in the 2018 season of the Watermark Theatre. She continues Giving Tree and Other Songs to pursue each of her artistic passions with ambition Liam Corcoran and heart. “Free (I Remember)” Nikkie Gallant

After having the chance to perform in Nashville, Lawrence Maxwell returned home feeling inspired. It would be a couple of months later, while cleaning a car at work, before the idea for “Whiskey Songs” entered his mind. As Maxwell listened to a country song about whiskey, he thought, “Another whiskey PEI songwriter, Nikkie Gallant, has released song? We should’ve learned from the whiskey songs!” an official music video for her new single “Free (I Later that evening, “Whiskey Songs” was born. Remember).” When Maxwell realized that the song called for a “The song started with the spark of an idea: that On March 20, 2020, Charlottetown singer-songwriter female vocalist, he reached out to fellow Island musi- the past isn’t always as great as we remember it to Liam Corcoran will release Giving Tree and Other cian Bridgette Blanchard. They learned they had both be, and that sometimes an ending is needed,” Nikkie Songs, an album in two parts. Side A consists of 5 performed at The Bluebird Café and Tootsie’s Orchid explains. “Then, as usual, my own experiences came stripped-down tracks, featuring only acoustic guitar Lounge in Nashville. It was only fitting that the two out in the song. So, when we were working on the and voice. Side B goes off in all directions, including come together to bring this country heartbreak ballad video, it was important to make sure it had the right forays into indie pop, lo-fi, and classic country. to life. tone to suit the deeper meaning. It’s definitely a bit Lyric videos have been created for two of the “Whiskey Songs” was recorded at The Hill Sound dark,” she laughs. standout tracks, representing each side of the Studio with producer/engineer: Adam Gallant. The The video features Nikkie singing to the viewer, album. “Giving Tree” can be found at youtube.com/ track features Sam Langille (bass), Josh Langille looking rather uncharacteristically serious, inter- watch?v=59WF0wtyP2k. “Flip the Tables,” by Liam (drums/guitar), Adam Gallant (Wurlitzer/Moog) and spersed with urban aerial scenes, and other imagery Corcoran and Mark Geddes is at youtube.com/ Gordie MacKeeman (fiddle). Almost Natural set for to add to the impact of the lyrics. Viewers have called watch?v=kP5kYbNCUko. release in June 2020. the video profound, moving, relevant, and powerful, The title track is inspired by Shel Silverstein’s clas- with a message of hope. sic children’s book, The Giving Tree. While reading The video was shot at Film PEI’s recently this book to his two small children night after night, “More Than My Heart” renovated production studio with Director of Liam used the title to develop his own song which Brielle Ansems Photography Oakar Myint, Art Director/Production became a love letter to his home of Prince Edward Assistant Laura Morgan, and Production Assistant Island, and a message of gratitude to his parents. Vinod Ramachandra. Chris Robison then edited the Elsewhere on the record, the frustrated anthem “I’m music video, using the scenes filmed on PEI as well as A Wreck” has a pop-punk flare, straight-ahead rocker additional footage from Kyle Merrimen. “Like Bobby Mac” pays tribute to a hockey hero, and “Free (I Remember)” is the first single released the folky “Full of Surprises” tells of the transforma- from Nikkie’s upcoming album. Subtle Motions will tional powers of love. be her third full-length album and will be released in Stream the album on Soundcloud, or for more info the spring. Her second album earned three Music PEI and music visit liamcorcoran1.bandcamp.com and nominations, including Songwriter of the Year. FB/liamcorcoranmusic. The video for “Free (I Remember)” can be found at the website nikkiegallant.com or by “Whiskey Song” going directly to the video’s link: youtube.com/ watch?v=14KgDahS_7k Lawrence Maxwell and Bridgette Blanchard Brielle Ansems has a new album is in the works “St. Peter’s Bay” After performing in Nashville, PEI country musicians to be released in 2020. Until then you can stream Sarah Harmer Lawrence Maxwell and Bridgette Blanchard team up the demos available at brielleansems.wixsite.com/ for “Whiskey Songs,”a duet that aims to bridge the music/my-songs. They include “More Than My Photo by Vanessa Heins gap between traditional and modern country music. Heart,” “When You Say You Love” and Sweet Simple “Whiskey Songs” is set to release February 28 on all Love.” “St. Peter’s Bay” is the second song from singer-song- major streaming platforms. Born in Hamilton, Ontario and raised in writer and environmentalist Sarah Harmer’s new “Whiskey Songs” is the second release from Montague, PEI, Brielle Ansems has grown up with album, Are You Gone (February 21 via Arts & Crafts). Lawrence Maxwell’s upcoming album, Almost music on her lips and a creativity fostered by PEI’s Sarah said, “I wrote St. Peter’s Bay on the plane Natural. The song is the story of a young couple who artistic community. As an avid reader, writer, and to Prince Edward Island for a Hockey Day In Canada have recently gone their separate ways. Although a recent graduate of Holland College SoPA Theatre theatre show, but the hockey part is only a prompt. aware of the self-destructive path that often ensues Performance program, her lyric-focused music fuses The song is about the end of a relationship, set against after a breakup, the former partners choose alcohol to folk sensibilities with pop and r&b influences. the frozen shoreline of Lake Ontario. I thought what numb their pain. Despite the song’s somber message, Brielle gained recognition early in her journey better way to start the record than with black and the vocals stay warm as man and woman trade per- with the 2011 SOCAN sponsored songwriting com- white pioneer era sound, and a tale of love burning spectives, joining in rising harmony. petition, Soundwaves’ So You Think You’ve Got the down to its final ember.” The BUZZ February 2020 Page 43 Stratford Community Choir The Stratford Community Choir invites Old Man Luedecke new members to join them each Tue Copper Bottom Brewing—Mar 28 news MUSIC night at Andrews of Stratford (355 Shakespeare Dr). This non-auditioned David Francey Songwriter’s 4-part choir welcomes all singers Workshop regardless of musical experience. You do not have to be a resident of Stratford. Come, meet new friends, enjoy yourself, and sing a wide variety of repertoire. Practices are held from 7–8:30 pm to Jun 9. Info: Tom Loney, 367-9232 Calling all singers

Copper Bottom Brewing will present a Copper Bottom Presents Old Man Songwriter’s Workshop with three-time Luedecke on March 28. Tickets can be JUNO award and Canadian Folk Music purchased in the taproom or online via Award winner, David Francey on Feb 9. eventbrite. Doors open at 6:30 pm with Francey is a documentarian of the work- show starting at 7:30 pm. ing person who never imagined earning Charlottetown’s Amabilè Singers are Old Man Luedecke is the recording a living from his music. But when he was inviting singers of all ages and musi- and performing name of Christopher in his 40s, his wife, artist Beth Girdler, cal backgrounds to drop in on any of Luedecke, two-time JUNO and multi their upcoming rehearsals, in hopes of encouraged him to share his songs and ECMA award winner. Since 2005, finding new choir members. Singers are sing in public. Today, Francey is con- Luedecke has lived on the south invited to sit in with the choir, or just sidered one of Canada’s most revered shore of Nova Scotia and has built a folk poets and singers after more than a listen to the rehearsal, share contact info name and a following that has been decade of music. Seating is very limited. and get a feel for the choir’s ambiance. If interested in attending the workshop Choir rehearsals are every Thur, 6:30- uncompromisingly unique and is contact the taproom at 902-361-2337. 8:30 at Spring Park United Church. No firmly established in the top echolon of Admission includes Breakfast Handpie, choir experience is required, but some Canadian folk artists. coffee, tea. Copper Bottom is located at music reading ability would be an asset. This is a 19+ event. For table reser- 567 Main Street, Montague. Comments or questions of those inter- vations or if you wish to join another ested in taking part in a rehearsal can be group call 361-2337. Copper Bottom Family Karaoke delivered through the Facebook page. Brewing is at 567 Main St, Montague. No advance notice is required. Amabilè Family Karaoke for Family Violence performs a mix of classics and contempo- Prevention Week takes place Feb rary works, with some sacred and a bit of 15 at 6:30 pm at St. Paul’s Anglican folk. The choir stages concerts each year Laurent Bourque Church Hall at the corner of Prince and makes occasional community-contri- Toronto singer-songwriter Laurent and Richmond Sts in Charlottetown. bution appearances. Plan to take part in “I Will Survive!” Bourque is set to bring his sophomore Blue hour family karaoke. The theme for Family Halifax Pop Explosion album to the East Coast. He Violence Prevention Week this year is joins fellow artist Ben Caplan on Feb 20 “Support Survivors” and information Halifax Pop Explosion is accepting appli- at The Mack, Charlottetown. and resources will be available. This cations for the 2020 festival which takes Produced by PEI’s Dan Ledwell, free event is open to all. Popcorn and place in the fall. Applications close on Blue Hour is a collection of 11 songs, hot chocolate will be provided. Info: May 15. halifaxpopexplosion.com including “Thinking of you,” and the [email protected] CBC Music Top 20 charting “Matador.” Blue hour invites you into an Bonshaw Young Choristers Jeannie & Charles exploration of loss and new beginnings Bonshaw Young Choristers will resume through pensive, chic piano-driven Sat, Feb 22 at Bonshaw Community After a busy January, the pair of Jeanie pop. Poetic expression anchored by Centre for Ages 16 and under. Classes Campbell, who also sings with the piano melodies, synthesizers, and will continue to incorporate Improv popular dance band Phase II and orchestral arrangements. Drama as part of the programming. Time Friends, and guitarist-singer Charles is 11 am–1 pm. Email Ruth Lacey for info: Reid launch into February with shows [email protected] in Dunstaffanage, Hunter River and Charlottetown. Queens County Music “The show is a witch’s brew of old Festival favourites, new favorites and origi- nal favourites. Don’t expect a theme The Queens County Music Festival because you won’t get one. Eclecticness will take place from April 27–May 8, is the game,” says Reid. 2020, in Charlottetown. Adjudicators The Jeanie & Charles road- are: Rebekah Maxner for Pre-Junior show starts February 2 at the Olde and Junior Piano, Maureen Batt for Vocal and Choral, Glen Montgomery Dunstaffanage School Centre ceilidh for Intermediate, Senior, and Advanced in Dunstaffanage, then moves to the Piano, Elizabeth Upson Perez for Strings, Central Queens United Church in and Holly Hartlen for Instrumental. The Hunter River on February 14, when Rose Bowl competition will be on May 8, the duo kicks out the jams for the and the Awards Concerts on May 12. The church’s annual Valentine’s Day din- entry deadline is Feb 8, 2020. For infor- ner. February 15 and 22 finds Jeanie & mation, and to enter online, go to peiki- Charles at The Merchantman’s Next wanismusicfestival.ca/queens-county. Door. All shows begin 7 pm. Page 44 The BUZZ February 2020 Talking Bands by Evan James Ceretti Dennis Ellsworth EVAN JAMES CERETTI JAMES EVAN

Entering his 4th decade as a musician, losing control of ourselves. “There’s a Dennis Ellsworth has stepped into powerlessness about everything, and 2020 with a new outlook on his career despite all the effort, unfortunately and what it means to be an artist today. it feels like it’s not really leading to a Fatherhood, sobriety, anti-conformity, shift that’s going to save us.” an ever-changing music industry, a decade in review, and the anticipation Despite the underlying cynical con- of years to come puts writing, record- tent, you can find a unique comfort ing, and producing music at the fore- in the spaces between the words and front of his musical endeavours. with the dreamy, ambient vibe of the songs on Common Senseless, including Born and raised on PEI, Ellsworth Better Luck Next Time. Not to mention looks back at how his career developed finding solace in the fact that there are and takes a critical look at what lies other people awake at night, staring at ahead of him and his life on the Island. the ceiling, wondering what the hell You may well know his music from is going on. With the birth of his now his days in Battery Point or Haunted almost oneyear-old daughter, Esme Hearts, from his tribute and cover Isadora, Ellsworth has different pri- bands, The Fabulously Rich and the orities. “I’m not going to be a touring Love Junkies, and of course most nota- musician for much longer. If all of a bly from his solo career. sudden a song of mine found its way into a good light, I would do it, but I’m A man of many genres, including but not going to pursue it anymore. Often not limited to folk, country, rock, indie, time if you’re far away from home, pop, and chill-wave, Ellsworth, at the you’re fucked and you have to see it core, prefers the one-description-fits- through. I just want to be close to my all: a songwriter. At the moment, he’s daughter and my wife.” currently working on new material, with plans on releasing something in Though Ellsworth will still be touring the next year or so. Before that though, when it’s worthwhile, such as for the a deluxe edition of Common Senseless upcoming Deluxe release of CS, it will with four previously unreleased tracks largely be a thing of the past. He imag- will be launched this spring, followed ines playing 150 shows a year and it by a brief tour with the band. churns his stomach because that’s not a life he wants to live. “There’s too provide a minimum of $10,000 in “Every time I try to write something, if much at stake for me to take off, if Do some good in PEI non-repayable capital to design, plan, it isn’t something I can connect with, it there’s no benefit.” The Community Foundation of PEI measure, and scale social enterprises to doesn’t make it into people’s ears, (CFPEI) is offering eligible organiza- get ready to accept investment. because I don’t want to put something The Music PEI Awards are next tions that are working to do good in Applications for the IRP, of which out that I feel isn’t genuine.” When month and Ellsworth is nominated PEI the opportunity to access non-re- The Community Foundation of PEI talking about the early period of his for four awards: Producer of the Year, payable capital through the Investment is a regional partner, must be sub- solo career, Ellsworth said, “a lot of Rock Recording of the Year and Solo Readiness Program. This is part of a mitted online by February 10, 2020. those songs were written about my Recording of the Year, both for Common national initiative led by Community Guidelines and instructions can be own life. A lot of them are love songs.” Senseless, and SOCAN Songwriter of Foundations of Canada and funded by found at cfpei.ca, More recently, his album Things Change the Year for the song “Don’t Worry the Government of Canada that will communityfoundations.ca was about quitting alcohol and trying About It.” provide $18.5 million across Canada to CFPEI works with its donors to to navigate anxiety. seed and grow social enterprise. realize their philanthropic goals, Catch Dennis Ellsworth at St. Paul’s The Investment Readiness Program matching their interests with the needs Common Senseless is a bit of an out- Church on February 6th for Music is open to a diverse range of organiza- of the community. For information lier in terms of lyrical content. “It’s PEI’s Songwriter Circle, as well as at tions and businesses including chari- contact Cathy McPhail, IR Program pointing a finger at all the ridiculous Hunter’s Ale House on February 8th ties, non-profits, co-ops and for-profit Coordinator, at [email protected], shit that’s going on right now, but in a with his band Dennis Ellsworth and social enterprises. The program can 892-9001 or 892-3440. vague way; the fact that I think we’re the Electric Stars. The BUZZ February 2020 Page 45 Baba’s Lounge Joey Kitson Band 8 pm (Jan 31/Feb 1), Stand-up Comedy Open Mic 8 pm w/ TBA 7 pm (7/8/29), Vintage 2.0 8 pm Sam MacDonald (Feb 3/10/17/24). Open (14/15), Rowen Gallant and Jesse Periard Mic w/ Josh Arran and Mikey Peters 7 pm (21/22), Colin Grant & friends 7 10 pm (5/12/19/26). Island Jazz w/ pm (28). 189 Great George St, Chtown. MUSIC LIVE 892-5200 Dan Rowswell Thur 8 pm: Teresa Doyle (Jan 30), TBA (Feb 6/13/20/27). 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