Cape Breton Music Roundup #27 - March 12 2015 - March 15 2015 and St. Patrick's Day
It's starting to look a little Irish out there with St. Patrick's Day right around the corner. In that vein we've decided to include Tuesday's St. Patrick's day event's in this roundup. We start off recommendations however on Thursday night in Sydney Mines with Cape Breton Country Workhorse, Michael Lloyd at the Firemen's Centre in Sydney Mines. We follow that up on Friday night with Cape Breton expats The Gold Coast returning to the Island with support from The High Tide and Danny MacNeil Band. If you are looking to make it a full evening and night at Governor's Buddy MacDonald will be hosting the after work party. Down the road at the Highland Arts Theatre is great show to get your St. Patrick's Day weekend rolling, Evans and Doherty will be kicking out some Irish classics to get your weekend going. Saturday has a great show, great cause event going on at the Sandbar Lounge in Dominion with Singing for Shelter, a fundraiser and awareness raising event for homelessness. Saturday is just littered with St. Patrick's Day events, we've listed what we have below including a great show with Rob MacLean, Buddy MacDonald and Cyril MacPhee at the Whycocomagh Waterfront Centre. We have a few shows listed for actual St. Paddy's day on Tuesday, check back often for updates and make sure to check out our Music Guide Cape Breton for our full listing of shows on St. Patrick's Day and throughout the week.
- Thursday March 12 2015
- Friday March 13 2015
- Saturday March 14 2015
- Singing for Shelter - Sandbar Lounge, Dominion
- 4 PM
- Donations at the Door
- Headspin
- John Curtis Sampson
- Johathan Kanary
- Final Cut
- Alex Lee
- Bittersweet
- Dave Donovan
- Michael MacKenzie
- Bad Habits
- Steve Andrews
- Charlie Murphy
- The Jam Band
- ** Saturday St Patrick's Day Celebrations
- St. Patrick's Day Dance with Silver Moon - Royal Canadian Legion, St. Peter's
- 4:30 PM
- St. Patrick's Dance with Pam & Tim - Frenchvale Senior's Club, Frenchvale
- 8 PM
- St. Patrick's Day Dance with Jeremy White - Creignish Community Hall, Port Hastings
- 9 PM
- $8
- St. Patrick's Day Dance - Framboise Community Centre, Framboise
- 9 PM
- $6
- St. Patrick's Day Dance with DJ Gerald MacIntyre - Riverdale Community Centre, Evanston
- 9 PM
- $10
- St.Patrick's Day Dance with Al Martin & Donna Marie DeWolf - L’Ardoise Community Centre, L'Ardoise
- 9 PM
- St. Patrick's Day Dance with the Pub Boys - Rocky Bay Community Hall, Rocky Bay
- 9 PM
- St. Paddy’s Day Party with Kintyre Lite - John Nugent Firefighter’s Club, Sydney Mines
- 9 PM
- $10 advance, $15 at the door
- St.Patrick's Day Bash - Pier Legion, Sydney
- 9 PM
- $5
- Rob MacLean, Cyril MacPhee, and Buddy MacDonald - Whycocomagh Waterfront Centre, Whycocomagh
- 9 PM
- $15 advance
- Tuesday March 17 2015
- **Tuesday St. Patrick's Day Celebrations
- 10 PM
- St Patrick's Day Bash Featuring the Pub Boys - Embers Southern Barbeque, Sydney
- 6 PM
- $8
- St. Patrick's Day Extravaganza - Old Triangle, Sydney
- 10:30 AM
- St. Patrick's Day with Kintyre Lite featuring Jennifer Roland - Steel City, Sydney
- 6 PM
- St. Patrick’s Day Celebration ALL DAY - Governor's Pub, Sydney
- 11 AM
Various - Heritage Day Celebrations - 2015
Hello,Nova Scotia has new Holiday this year, Heritage Day. In celebration several locations are having events. Check out below for some festivities.
*Rescheduled to February 22*
Louisbourg Celebrates: Heritage Day
Sunday, February 22 from 11:30 AM-1:30 PM.
- Special focus on 50 years of the Canadian flag. Test your knowledge with a flag quiz, sing the national anthem during the raising of the flag and get some fresh air with our first ever played Capture the Flag game.
- Warm up beside the campfire in the King's Bastion courtyard with marshmallow roasting and Heritage hot chocolate. Bring a picnic and your snowshoes. Audio-guided tours of the grounds will also be available.
Two Rivers Wildlife Park - Heritage Day Activities
- Free Wagon Rides from 1 PM - 3 PM with Regular Park Admission
- Canteen will be open
- Weather Permitting: Coasting, Skating, Animal Trail Open, Cross Country Skiing & Snow Shoeing
- Park open from 10 AM - 5 PM
- For more information: (902) 727-2483
Free Skating and Swimming in CBRM
- Skating
- 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM. Centre 200, Sydney
- 10 AM - 11:30 AM Sydney Mines Community Centre
- 1:20 PM - 2:20 PM Emera Centre, North Sydney
- 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM County Arena, Coxheath
- 2 PM - 3 PM New Waterford Arena
- 2 PM - 3 PM Dan K Stevens Arena, Eskasoni
- 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Dominion Rink
- Swimming
- 1 PM - 3 PM Cape Breton Family YMCA
Other Free Skates
- 2 PM - 3 PM Free Skate In Louisdale, at the Richmond Arena
- 3 PM - 4PM Free Family Fun Skate
- Al MacInnis Sports Centre, Port Hood
- Mabou Athletic Centre, Mabou
- Dr. Bernie MacLean Cultural Centre, Inverness
Various - Santa Claus Parade / Christmas Tree Lighting - 2014
Holy Holiday Celebrations Cape Breton Island! Looking for information on the various Santa Claus Parades and Christmas Tree Lighting's happening around the Island, check out below. There are many great events planned around the Island, we're looking to update the list as we get more information on each parade so check back often for more info, or if you don't see information for your area posted yet.
More Cape Breton Christmas Events
SYDNEY MINES - Santa Parade - Saturday, November 15th
- Formation: 1:30 PM - Shore Road near corner of Main Street
- Kick Off: 2 PM
- Parade Route: From Shore Road, left onto Main Street, along Main to McKay Street turning left into the parking lot of Holy Family Parish Hall for disbursement. After parade you are invited to the Holy Family Parish Hall on Main Street for awards ceremony and to meet with Santa. Storm date is November 16th
INGONISH - North of Smokey Parade of Lights - Saturday, November 22nd
- Kick Off: 6PM
- Parade Route: St. Peter’s Parish Hall to Keltic Lodge Resort and Spa
LOUISBOURG - Parade & Christmas Tree Light-Up - Friday, November 28th
- Formation: 6 PM – George D. Lewis
- Kick Off: 7 PM
- Parade Route: Main Street to the Fountain and ending back at the Louisbourg Community Centre/Fire Hall. (Rain Date- Saturday, November 29th – 7:00 p.m.)
- Christmas Tree Light-Up & refreshments to follow after parade at the Louisbourg Community Centre/Fire Hall.
- Plaza Deck, Civic Centre, Esplanade, Sydney
- Entertainment, treats for kids, mailboxes for letters to Santa.
SYDNEY - Santa Claus Parade – Saturday, November 29th
- Formation: 4:30 PM – North end of George Street
- Kick Off: 6 PM
- Parade Route: South along George St., right along Dorchester St., left onto Charlotte St., proceed along Charlotte to Townsend St., proceed along Townsend to George St., left onto George St., north along George to Prince St., right at Prince to Disco St., proceed on Disco to Victoria Rd., north on Victoria Rd. to James St., left onto James St. to Pier Mosque (Formerly Holy Redeemer Parish Centre)
BADDECK - Christmas in Baddeck - Saturday, November 29th
- Formation: 12:30 PM - Alexander Graham Bell Museum
- Kick Off: 1 PM
- Parade Route: From Museum up Chebucto St, left at Bethune's Corner, left again onto Lower Twining St and along Water St up to Chebucot and back to the Museum
- 4H Group Volunteers will accept food bank donations along route
- Mr. & Mrs Santa at the Bell Museum after the parade
- Free candy cane and gift for kids
- Live Christmas music
- Free refreshments
DOMINION - Santa Claus Light Parade - Sunday, November 30th
- Formation: 3 PM - Duggan St.
- Kick Off: 4:15 PM
- Parade Route: Commercial St., Royal Ave., King's Rd., Neville St., Reserve, Atlantic St., Mitchell Ave., Commercial St. & return to the Fire Hall for disbursement & award ceremony.
- Canada Post Letter Carriers will be collecting children's letters to Santa along the main route.
- Hot Chocolate and Soup will be served at the Fire Hall following the parade along with the presentations of Parade Awards.
- Parade Award Categories are:
- Fire Chief's Pick
- Best Business Entry
- Best Individual Entry
- Most Original Entry
- Overall Best Entry
- "Most Festive Pet"
WHYCOCOMAGH - Christmas Parade - Friday, December 5th
- Kick Off: 6:30 PM
- Parade Route: Along Main St.
- Christmas Tree light up at St. Andrew's Church following at 7 PM
RESERVE MINES - Santa Parade - Saturday, December 6th
- Formation: 12 PM on Tompkinsville Street
- Kick Off: 1 PM
- Parade Route: Sydney Road, up Main Street to Neville, up Holland, down Centre, back to Main Street Fire Hall for treats
GLACE BAY - Santa Parade - Saturday, December 6th
- Formation: 4:30 PM - Glace Bay Volunteer Fire Hall, 81 Reserve Street
- Kick Off: 6:30 PM
- Parade Route: Leaving Fire Hall, down Union St., Commercial St., Brookside St., Park St. Back to Union, then down Reserve Street back to Fire Hall for prizes and hot dogs & treats for children.
NORTH SYDNEY - Santa Parade - Saturday, December 6th
- Formation: 6 PM - Blowers Street
- Kick Off: 6:30 PM
- Parade Route: Pierce St., left onto Regent St., left onto Commercial St., left to Blowers St.
PORT HAWKESBURY - Christmas Parade - Saturday, December 6th
- Formation: 5 PM - Provincial Building Parking Lot
- Kick Off: 6 PM
ISLE MADAME - Noel Isle Madame Community Christmas - Saturday, December 6th
- Lenoir Landing - Isle Madame Waterfront
- 2 PM - 5 PM
- Christmas Tree lighting at 4:15
MARION BRIDGE - Christmas Tree Light-up - Sunday, December 7th
- 6 PM - Mira Manor
- Santa to follow at the Marion Bridge Recreation Hall Complimentary hot chocolate & cookies will be served
- Also serving hot dogs for $1.50 & homemade chili & roll for $5.00
NEW WATERFORD - Christmas Parade and Light Up - Sunday, December 7th
- Formation: 4:30 PM - near the K.O.C. Hall
- Parade route departs from lower Plummer Avenue, proceeds up King Street, Emerald Street, down Mahon, to Plummer Avenue ending near the K.O.C. Hall
- St. Vincent de Paul Society will be collecting non-perishable food item donations along the parade route.
- Canada Post letter carriers will be collecting letter to Santa. Be sure to have yours ready!
- Holiday Lights along Plummer Avenue will be illuminated on this evening.
INGONISH - Annual Christmas Tree Lighting - Sunday, December 7th
- 6:30 PM
- Front lawn of the Island Inn
- Christmas cards, cookies and hot chocolate!
- Food bank donations will be accepted.
PORT HOOD - Lighted Santa Claus Parade - Sunday, December 7th
- Formation: Parking lot of the Ceilidh Co-op at 5:45 pm
- Kick Off: 6 PM
- Parade Route: Begin at the Ceilidh Co-op and go through Port Hood the Court House
- The lighting of the Christmas tree Parade at Central Park will immediately follow the Parade. There will be hot chocolate and Tim Bits.
LITTLE NARROWS - A Little Narrows Christmas - Monday, December 15th
- When: 6:30 PM - 8PM
- What: Local Entertainment, hot chocolate and more.
- Outdoor Tree Lighting with Santa at 7:30 PM
- Non-perishable food donations for Barra food bank will be accepted.
Glace Bay/Dominion/New Waterford - Canada Day - 2014
Glace Bay/Dominion/New Waterford - Canada Day - 2014
Glace Bay - Queen Elizabeth Park
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Musical Entertainment:
- Keith Mullins
- Highway 125
- Maxwell Trio
- Dragonfly Frequency
- Jesse Ferguson
Come out for some Canada Day fun featuring appearances from Batman, Queen Elssa, Elmo and Glee Club. There will be a snake show, face painting, bingo, field games and much more! Should be a great time.
Dominion – Hawks Field
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Hawks Field will the place to be for Canada Day celebrations in Dominion. Events include cake cutting, a magic show, reptile show, games, balloonist, face painting, ponies and more!
New Waterford – Colliery Lands Park
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Alter Ego
- Dinky Cameron
- Ian Robertson & Willie Ryan
- Michael Lloyd Trio
Make sure to get out to Colliery Lands Park for some Canada Day fun. Cake cutting, games, face painting, bingo, ponies and more.
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