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Cape Breton Music Roundup #35 - May 8 2015 - May 9 2015



Hey Folks, we've got some great recommendations for this week, so read on and make sure to get out and take in a show or two.
Friday night our recommendations start after work with an after work party at Daniel's featuring local favorite Wills Addiction.  The Whycocomagh Waterfront Centre scores another great event, this time with Newfoundland singer-songwriter Ron Hynes. Back in Sydney at Embers we have coming from Halifax, indie rockers Mauno along with locals John Gill and Victor Tomiczek.
Saturday starts off with a special event. As part of the first Nova Scotia Craft Beer Week, check out Donal MacLennan at Big Spruce Brewing which is running a Craft Beer Event for the day. After that, you can make the quick trip down the road to Baddeck and the Bras d'Or Yacht Club for an afternoon matinee with Cyril MacPhee. Our top recommendation for the weekend is also our final for the week, the 10th Annual Estwood Davidson Memorial Bursary Concert at the Lion's Hall in St. Peter's. This show has a great lineup featuring Howie MacDonald, Patrick Gillis, Hilda Chiasson-Cormier, Donnie Campbell, Robert J Bouchard, Mckayla MacNeil, Myles Davidson, Harold Davidson and Donna Marie DeWolfe. What a show!
As always you can get our full list of shows at Music Guide Cape Breton and check below for links to the shows as well as our weekly YouTube playlist.

Our Weekend Recommendations(Click the Links for Details)

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Cape Breton Music Roundup #28 - March 19 2015 - March 22 2015



Hey All,

First, all our recommendations this week come with the caveat to call ahead and make sure the event is still a go. The first day of Spring is Friday but you wouldn't know it by looking outside, plow drivers and municipal and provincial workers are hard at it though and by Friday, hopefully everything will be good to go. It would be great if it is because this is one heck of a weekend for music all around the Island. We're starting with an early show in St. Peter's on Thursday, a jam session hosted by Jason Williams MacDonald. They will be taking donations at the door for a great cause. Thursday also features a great show in Port Hastings with a Jam hosted by Mac Campbell. Friday is simple packed. First the Songbird series continues in Little Narrows featuring Halifax based pop-folk quartet Hillsburn. These shows are amazing and our top recommendation for the weekend, tickets are limited due to the intimate nature of the show but if you are in the area or can safely get there, you should. Keith Mullins and Kim Wempe will be attempting to get Spring in gear with what will be a great show at The Dancing Goat Cafe in Margaree. The Civic Centre in Port Hawkesbury has another great event lined up with Eddie Cummings, Liam Brophy and Andre Pettipas rocking the night away. If you are seeking a heavier sound, check out the return of Moxham Castle along with Vicious, from Halifax and Thirty Aught Six at Embers, a great metal combination. Saturday brings us to Governor's and a show with the Mikey Space Jam Band featuring Mike Le Lievre, Glen Bourgeois and Jordan Bruleigh of Back Pocket Material. They'll be kicking up some funky dance jams to get you up and moving. They'll be joined by Long Island Road and Blair Lucas and The Apple Corps for a complete evening. Saturday also features a mega show at the Membertou Trade and Convention Centre, Ice Breaker a show in support of Cape Breton Music Industry Cooperative and featuring Sprag Session, Jordan Musycysn Band, Port Cities (Carleton Stone, Dylan Guthro, Breagh MacKinnon), The Beaton Sisters and more! All in all, just a great weekend for live music, get out and check it out.


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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.


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Richmond County - Winter Festival - 2015




Hey All,

See below for a the schedule of events associated with Richmond County Winter Festival 2015 happening in various locations around Richmond County from January 18 - February 25 2015.

Schedule
  • January 18
    • Cash and Merchandise Bingo
      • 1-3 PM
      • Tara Lynne Centre
      • Sponsored by: River Bourgeois Community Services Society
      • Contact: Rose Merrick, 902-535-2141

  • January 22
    • Fun Games “Cards”
      • 1 PM
      • Grand Anse Fire Hall
      • Sponsored by: Fleur De Lis Seniors Club
      • Contact: Claire Marchand, 902-345-2499

  • January 24th
    • Evening of Fun Darts
      • 7 PM
      • D’Escousse Civic Improvement Centre
      • Sponsored by: D’Escousse Mixed Dart league
      • Contact: Arthur Gallant, 902-226-3282, email: artdorgallant@hotmail.com

  • January 25
    • Souper-Sunday Luncheon
      • 11:15 AM – 12:30 PM
      • West Bay Community Centre
      • Sponsored by: West Bay Pastoral Charge
      • Contact: Donna Flynn, 902-345-2484
    • Bridge Tournament
      • 1-4 PM
      • River Bourgeois Seniors Club
      • Sponsored by: River Bourgeois Economic Development
      • Contact: Sharon Chilvers, 902-535-2512, email: Sharon.chilvers@ns.sympatico.ca

  • 27 janv.
    • Journée amusante de l’alpha-familiale
      • heure à determiner
      • La Pirouette – classe 101 École-Beau Port
      • Parrainé par: La Pirouette et ÉANÉ
      • Personne contacte: Louise Migneault, 902-226-1642, email: pirouetteim@cprps.ca

  • January 30
    • Supper and Dance
      • 6 PM -11:30 PM
      • Isle Madame New Horizons Seniors Club
      • Sponsored by: Isle Madame New Horizons Seniors Club
      • Contact: Pauline Richard, 902-226-2381

  • January 31
    • Mixed Dart Tournament
      • 12 noon
      • Grand River Fire Hall
      • Sponsored by: Grand River Volunteer Fire Department
      • Contact: Joanne McCormack 902-587-2143, email: billmac1111@yahoo.com


  • February 1
    • Fish Chowder Dinner
      • 11 AM – 2 PM
      • Tara Lynne Community Centre
      • Sponsored by: River Bourgeois Mariners Society
      • Contact: Cathy Aitkin, 902-535-2879, email: cathyaitkin406@hotmail.com
    • Community Breakfast
      • 8 AM
      • 1219 Veteran’s Memorial Drive
      • Sponsored by: Royal Canadian Legion Br. 150 ladies Aux.
      • Contact: Aurine Richard, 902-226-2587, email: aurinerichard1983@hotmail.com
    • 45 Card Game
      • 2 PM
      • 1219 Veteran’s Memorial Drive
      • Sponsored by: Royal Canadian Legion Br. 150
      • Contact: Joan Clannon, 902-226-1918, email: joan@dimans.ca


  • February 5
    • Tarabish Tournament
      • 7 PM
      • 1219 Veteran’s Memorial Drive
      • Sponsored by: Royal Canadian Legion Br. 150
      • Contact: Donald Goyetche, 902-226-3089, email: dgitchie@hotmail.com


  • February 7
    • Luck of the Draw ATV Rally
      • Registration: 8:30 AM – 10 AM
      • L’Ardoise Community Centre
      • Sponsored by: Coastal Riders ATV Club
      • Contact Ewan MacDonald, 902-587-2986, email: ewan_mac35@ns.sympatico.ca
    • Shuffleboard Tournament
      • 10 AM – 4 PM
      • Riverdale Community Centre
      • Sponsored by: Riverdale Community Services Society
      • Contact: Graham Windsor, 902-625-2183, email: graham.windsor@bellaliant.net
    • Story Hour and Craft(Valentine)
      • 1:30 PM -3:30 PM
      • Petit De Grat Library
      • Sponsored by: Petit De Grat Library ECRL
      • Contact: Kenneth David, 902-226-3534, email: davidk@nsme.library.ns.ca


  • February 8
    • Merchandise Bingo
      • 2 PM
      • Fourchu Hall
      • Sponsored by: Framboise-Fourch Volunteer Fire Dept.
      • Contact: Sarah Morrison, 902-884-2024, email: sarahmorrison_1@hotmail.com
    • Winter Fun (depending on snow)
      • 1 PM – 4 PM
      • Camp Rankin
      • Sponsored by: Richmond County 4-H Leaders Council
      • Contact: Lorraine Gates, 902-535-2876


  • February 10
    • Winter Time In Your Life Information Session
      • 10 AM – 12 noon
      • Louisdale Lions Club
      • Sponsored by: Strait Richmond Palliative Care
      • Contact: Peggy Ouelette, 902-22603004, email: turnstone@ns.sympatico.ca

  • February 12
    • Valentine Tea
      • 12 noon
      • Riverdale Community Centre
      • Sponsored by: Riverdale Club 55+
      • Contact: Marg Windsor, 902-625-2183, email: graham.windsor@bellaliant.net

  • February 14
    • Winterfest Breakfast
      • 7 AM - 11 AM
      • Grand River Fire Hall
      • Sponsored by: Grand River Volunteer Fire Department
      • Contact: Joanne McCormack. 902-587-2143, email: bilmac1111@yahoo.com
    • West Bay Winterfest
      • 1 PM – 5 PM
      • West Bay Community Centre
      • Sponsored by: West Bay Community Centre
      • Contact: Derrick Talbot, 902-631-3597, email: derricktalbot@seaside.ns.ca
    • Valentines Dinner and Dance
      • 6 PM – 1 AM
      • Riverdale Community Hall
      • Sponsored by: Riverdale Community Services Society
      • Contact: Graham Windsor, 902-625-2183, email: graham.windsor@bellaliant.net


  • February 15
    • Tea and Tunes
      • 2 PM
      • Bonnie Brae Club
      • Sponsored by: Bonnie Brae Seniors Club
      • Contact: Wilma Martell, 902-587-2206, email: wilmamartell@hotmail.com
    • Camp Rankin Winter Festival
      • 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
      • Camp Rankin
      • Sponsored by: Camp Rankin 4-H Association
      • Contact: Doug Landry, 902-535-2531, email: doug.eva@ns.sympatico.ca
    • Valentines Tea
      • 2 PM - 4 PM
      • St. Marks Church Hall
      • Sponsored by: Point Tupper Heritage Association
      • Contact: Alice Beaton, 902-625-0775
    • Teen Trivia
      • 2 PM
      • R.C. Legion Branch 110, L’Ardoise
      • Sponsored by: L’Ardoise Adult Recreation Club & R.C. Legion Br. 110
      • Contact: Bernard Gagnon, 902587-2423
    • Snowshoeing at the Park
      • 2 PM – 4 PM
      • Lennox Passage Provincial Park, Martinique
      • Sponsored by: Friends of Isle Madame Provincial Parks
      • Contact: Marg Herdman, 902-226-2440

  • February 20
    • Family Square Dance
      • 7 PM – 9 PM
      • United Church Hall, St. Peter’s
      • Sponsored by: Roddie’s Square Dance Society
      • Contact: Reg  Landry, 902-535-2093


  • February 21
    • Winter Fun Day
      • 1 PM – 5 PM
      • West Bay Community Centre
      • Sponsored by: West Bay Community Association & Head of the Bay Seniors Club
      • Contact: Murray MacPhie, 902-345-2988
    • 9th Annual West Arichat & District Winterfest
      • Various Events/Various Times
      • Acadiaville Community Centre
      • Sponsored by: Acadiaville Community Centre Society
      • Contact: Brenda Martell, 902-226-2645, email: Brenda.martell@ca.gt.com
    • Trivia Night in the Village
      • 8 PM
      • MacBouch restaurant and Lounge
      • Sponsored by: Village on the Canal Association
      • Contact: Anne Digout, 902-535-2321, email: annedigout@hotmail.com


  • February 22
    • Floor Shuffle
      • 2 PM
      • Royal Canadian Legion Br. 47, Grand Anse
      • Sponsored by: Br. 47 Ladies Auxiliary
      • Contact: Mary Alice Doyle, 902-345-2646
    • Winterfest Free Skate
      • 3:30 PM – 5 PM
      • Richmond Arena
      • Sponsored by: Municipality of Richmond
      • Contact: Tracy Randall, 902-226-0032, trandall@richmondcounty.ca


  • February 25
    • Floor Shuffle
      • 2 PM
      • Royal Canadian Legion St. Peter’s Br. 47
      • Sponsored by: St. Peter’s Branch 47 Royal Canadian Legion
      • Contact: Wes Peeples 902-345-2260, Wesley.peeples@ns.sympatico.ca

  • February (TBA)
    • Ice Cream for Students
      • Felix Marchand School
      • Sponsored by: St. Louis CWL
      • Contact: Betty Marchand, 902-345-2725
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Cape Breton Music Roundup #10 - October 30 - November 1 2014



Quite the variety of shows going on for the Halloween weekend.  Thursday night kicks it all of with a couple of big shows, Lennie Gallant release party and Cape Breton Smile on the second of two evening performances in Sydney.  Friday brings us no shortage of great shows especially in Sydney but fear not for those who will be elsewhere, plenty of great Halloween shows and dances, you can get a list at Music Guide Cape Breton. Then more great shows on Saturday including a great fundraiser in Sydney.  Check out our recommendations below:

Cape Breton Music Roundup 10 YouTube Playlist
  • Thursday October 30 2014
    • Lennie Gallant - Membertou Trade And Convention Center, Membertou
      • 7 PM
      • $25.00 advance, Table of 8: $175.00, $27.50 at the door
      • Come out and help celebrate the launch of his latest album, "Live Acoustic at the Carleton" and new book “Peter’s Dream”, a collaboration with visual artist and sibling Karen Gallant.
    • Cape Breton Smile - Highland Arts Theatre, Sydney
      • 8 PM
      • $42
      • If you didn't have a chance to catch it this summer in Baddeck, come out and enjoy this show featuring top local talent and a selection of songs to match. Both an audio and visual show, a must for fans of Cape Breton culture.
  • Friday October 31 2014
    • Black Tooth Grinn Halloween Horror Show - Fox Den Bar and Grill, Sydney
      • 10 PM
      • $10
      • Black Tooth Grinn along with Rad& Subtract and John Paul and the Grassfire will be cranking the spooks and amps up to eleven with this Halloween show at the Fox Den. So get wired up on Halloween treats and join in with the mayhem.
    • Creepy Beats - Governor’s Pub, Sydney
      • 10 PM
      • $7
      • Looking for some electronic fun on Halloween, Governor's Pub will be featuring the creepy beats of Wobblefish, Spindyl, Jake Florian and Dirt Squirrel and Gatza. A high energy event for those who need to burn off the sugary Halloween candy.
    • The Stogies, The Fourth Well - Carriage House Lounge, Port Hawkesbury
      • 9 PM
      • The Stogies back on our list again this week. This time a double CD release party with the Fourth Well. This is a great chance to rock your way through Halloween.
  • Saturday November 1 2014
    • Sweet Jazz Fundraiser - St. Patrick's Church Museum, Sydney
      • 7 PM
      • $20
      • After all the Halloween excitement of Halloween come out and get down with Chris McDonald, Trombone James Munroe and special guest Janice Esther Tulk. A museum fundraiser, it's going to be great tunes for a great cause, so this is is highly recommended show to check out this weekend.
    • Robert Bouchard,  Royal Canadian Legion Branch 47, St Peter's
      • 9 PM
      • $10
      • Need your country fix for the weekend, check out Robert Bouchard at the Legion Branch 47 in St Peter's. A great way to send out October and begin November with a Merle Haggard sound.
    • Ian MacDougall & Mac Morin - West Mabou Hall, West Mabou
      • 10 PM
      • $8
      • A great way to get your November started on the west side of the Island.  Ian MacDougall and Mac Morin will be helming this round and square dance, so put on your dancing boots and get yourself on the floor.
    • Halloween Hangover - Fox Den Bar and Grill, Sydeny
      • 10 PM
      • Another great show at the Fox Den for the Halloween weekend featuring The Wazoo, Stepwise and The Bazooka Joe Comicz. If you have any energy left from the night before or even if you don't, a great way to spend your Saturday night.
**Special Non-Music Weekend Shoutout!! ***
  • The Legend of the Psychotic Forest Ranger
    • Thursday October 30 - Cape Breton Centre for Heritage and Science, Sydney
    • 7 PM
    • $10
    • Popcorn and Pop provided.
    • Cape Breton's own cult horror movie The Legend of the Psychotic Forest Ranger is getting a special Halloween screening  at the Cape Breton Centre for Heritage and Science. Not suitable for kids but fun for everyone else.  If you haven't taken in The Psychotic Forest Ranger then you must get out and check this out, if you have, we'll you probably already have your tickets.
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St Peter's - Cape Breton Paddlefest - 2014

If you enjoy canoeing, kayaking or stand-up-paddleboarding this is this is the weekend event for you. Cape Breton Paddlefest is happening September 5th-7th, 2014 in St. Peter’s.  The event will feautre paddling skills and safety clinics, local guided paddling tours as well as time for socializing and networking with others  in the backdrop of beautiful and historic St. Peter’s.

**Update**: Full Schedule Here

Registration Deadline:  Sunday, August 31st.
Registration Fee is $95.00 (this includes: Friday welcome social, t-shirt, bagged lunch, Saturday buffet supper and instructional sessions.)
For registration, see the Registration Page

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Various - Kitchen Fest! - 2014

Various - Kitchen Fest! - 2014

Running from June 29-July 5 is Kitchen Fest! Inspired by the Cape Breton "Kitchen Party", various locations around the Island will be hosting some of the best musicians from the Island.  The plan is to make this an annual event to celebrate Gaelic culture, this will be the inaugural event.  Most events will run 9 PM-12 AM with a $10 cover charge.  See below for schedule and check the Kitchen Fest website for more information and tickets.  Check back throughout Kitchen Fest as I will be adding some videos of the performers.

Videos


 Below is a brief overview of the schedule at various locations, the Gaelic College is running a series of different events as well as the music, so it's schedule is broken out below the pubs schedules:

  • Celtic Music Interpretive Centre, Judique
    • Sunday, June 29
      • Troy MacGillivray, Allan Dewar, Brent Chaisson, & John Chaisson (this event only: 3pm-6pm)
    • Monday, June 30
      • Evans and Doherty
    • Tuesday, July 1
      • Kenneth and Calum MacKenzie, Shelly Campbell, & Patrick Gillis
    • Wednesday, July 2
      • David Greenberg, Winnie Chafe, Doug MacPhee, & Donnie Campbell
    • Thursday, July 3
      • Andrea Beaton, Kinnon and Betty Beaton, & Cheryl Smith
    • Friday, July 4
      • Shelly Campbell, Allan Dewar, & Sandy MacDonald
  • Red Shoe Pub, Mabou
    • Sunday, June 29
      • Rodney MacDonald, Glenn Graham, J.J. Chaisson, Kevin Dugas, & Joel Chaisson
    • Monday, June 30
      • Donna Marie DeWolfe, Gabrielle MacLellan, Tom Daniels, Mary Elizabeth MacInnis, & Cyril MacPhee
    • Tuesday, July 1
      • Howie MacDonald, Brenda Stubbert, Tracey MacNeil, & Clarence Deveaux
    • Wednesday, July 2
      • Douglas Cameron, Donnie LeBlanc, Dave MacIsaac, Rankin MacInnis, & Howie MacDonald
    • Thursday, July 3
      • Brian MacDonald, Karen Beaton, John Pellerine, Joey Beaton, Marion Dewar, & Roger Stone
    • Friday, July 4
      • Dawn and Margie Beaton, Kenneth MacKenzie, & Jason Roach
  • Cabot Public House, Inverness
    • Sunday, June 29
      • Kinnon and Betty Beaton, Jackie Dunn-MacIsaac, & Blanche Sophocleous
    • Monday, June 30
      • Troy MacGillivray, Allan Dewar, Brent Chaisson, & John Chaisson
    • Tuesday, July 1
      • Evans and Doherty
    • Wednesday, July 2
      • All Fired Up, Rachel Davis, & Buddy MacDonald
    • Thursday, July 3
      • Shelly Campbell, Allan Dewar, Sandy MacDonald, & Patrick Lamey
    • Friday, July 4
      • Ian MacDougall, Kimberley Fraser, Melody and Derrick Cameron, & Kolten MacDonell
  • Doryman Pub and Grill, Cheticamp
    • Sunday, June 29
      • Brent and Leanne Aucoin, Robert Deveaux, Allie Bennett, & Jennifer Roland
    • Monday, June 30
      • Howie MacDonald, Brenda Stubbert, Tracey MacNeil, & Clarence Deveaux
    • Tuesday, July 1
      • Troy MacGillivray, Allan Dewar, Brent Chaisson, & John Chaisson
    • Wednesday, July 2
      • J.P. Cormier and Friends
    • Thursday, July 3
      • Marc Boudreau, Gillian Boucher, Ryan J. MacNeil, Hilda Chaisson, & Seph Peters
    • Friday, July 4
      • Douglas and Lawrence Cameron, Donnie LeBlanc, Rankin MacInnis, & Patrick Gillis
  • Keltic Lodge, Ingonish
    • Sunday, June 29
      • Kenneth and Calum MacKenzie, Shelly Campbell, & Patrick Gillis
    • Monday, June 30
      • Còig & Kimberley Fraser
    • Tuesday, July 1
      • Brent and Leanne Aucoin, Allie Bennett, Mac Morin, & Darrell Keigan
    • Wednesday, July 2
      • Ian MacDougall, Kimberley Fraser, Melody and Derrick Cameron, & Kolten MacDonell
    • Thursday, July 3
      • All Fired Up, Rachel Davis, & Buddy MacDonald
    • Friday, July 4
      • David Greenberg, Winnie Chafe, Doug MacPhee, & Donnie Campbell
  • Governor's Pub, Sydney
    • Sunday, June 29
      • Howie MacDonald, Brenda Stubbert, Tracey MacNeil, & Clarence Deveaux
    • Monday, June 30
      • Rodney MacDonald, Glenn Graham, J.J. Chaisson, Kevin Dugas, & Joel Chaisson
    • Tuesday, July 1
      • Wendy MacIsaac and Mary Jane Lamond Band
    • Wednesday, July 2
      • Andrea Beaton, Wendy MacIsaac, Joel Chaisson, & Patrick Gillis
    • Thursday, July 3
      • J.P. Cormier and Friends
    • Friday, July 4
      • All Fired Up, Rachel Davis, & Buddy MacDonald
  • Old Triangle Pub, Sydney (*free admission*)
    • Sunday, June 29
      • Evans and Doherty
    • Monday, June 30
      • Brent and Leanne Aucoin, Susan MacLean, Allie Bennett, & Darrell Keigan
    • Tuesday, July 1
      • Còig & Kimberley Fraser
    • Wednesday, July 2
      • Dawn and Margie Beaton, Kenneth MacKenzie, & Jason Roach
    • Thursday, July 3
      • Douglas Cameron, Donnie LeBlanc, Dave MacIsaac, Rankin MacInnis, & Howie MacDonald
    • Friday, July 4
      • Marc Boudreau, Gillian Boucher, Ryan J. MacNeil, Hilda Chaisson, & Seph Peters
  • Bras D'or Lakes Inn, St. Peter's
    • Sunday, June 29
      • Donna Marie DeWolfe, Gabrielle MacLellan, Tom Daniels, Mary Elizabeth MacInnis, & Cyril MacPhee
    • Monday, June 30
      • Wendy MacIsaac and Mary Jane Lamond Band
    • Tuesday, July 1
      • Kinnon and Betty Beaton, Andrea Beaton, & Jackie Dunn-MacIsaac
    • Wednesday, July 2
      • Marc Boudreau, Gillian Boucher, Ryan J. MacNeil, Hilda Chaisson, & Seph Peters
    • Thursday, July 3
      • Dawn and Margie Beaton, Kenneth MacKenzie, & Jason Roach
    • Friday, July 4
      • Andrea Beaton, Paul K. and Tracey MacNeil, & Chris Babineau
  • Waterfront Centre, Whycocomagh
    • Sunday, June 29
      • Wendy MacIsaac, Keith and Colin MacDonald, & Mac Morin
    • Monday, June 30
      • Kenneth and Calum MacKenzie, Shelly Campbell, & Patrick Gillis
    • Tuesday, July 1
      • Donna Marie DeWolfe, Gabrielle MacLellan, Tom Daniels, Mary Elizabeth MacInnis, Doug Lamey, & Rob MacLean
    • Wednesday, July 2
      • Brian MacDonald, Karen Beaton, John Pellerine, Joey Beaton, Marion Dewar, & Junior Fraser
    • Thursday, July 3
      • Ian MacDougall, Kimberley Fraser, Melody and Derrick Cameron, & Kolten MacDonell
    • Friday, July 4
      • J.P. Cormier and Friends
  • Bras D'or Yacht Club, Baddeck
    • Sunday, June 29
      • Còig & Kimberley Fraser
    • Monday, June 30
      • Kinnon and Betty Beaton, Jackie Dunn-MacIsaac, & Blanche Sophocleous
    • Tuesday, July 1
      • Rodney MacDonald, Glenn Graham, J.J. Chaisson, Kevin Dugas, & Joel Chaisson
    • Wednesday, July 2
      • Shelly Campbell, Allan Dewar, Sandy MacDonald, & Patrick Lamey
    • Thursday, July 3
      • David Greenberg, Sandy MacIntyre, Doug MacPhee, & Donnie Campbell
    • Friday, July 4
      • Brian MacDonald, Karen Beaton, John Pellerine, Joey Beaton, Marion Dewar, & Roger Stone
Highland Village, Iona
Will be featuring a roast beef diner 15$ and Youth Gaelic Concert

Gaelic College, St Ann's
  • Sunday, June 29
    • 2 PM: Opening Concert featuring Heather Rankin & band, Evans & Doherty, Wendy MacIsaac & Mary Jane Lamond, Rodney MacDonald & Glenn Graham, and Nuallan, cost  $25
    • 5 PM - 6:30 PM: Community Turkey Dinner with all the trimmings, cost $15
  • Monday-Friday
    • 10:30 AM - 2 PM: Cultural Demonstrations in the Great Kilt, Gaelic Lesson and Milling Frolic, Music and Dance, Weaving, and Violin Making costs  $8, $6, $20
  • 12 PM: Blas Math Lunchtime Ceilidh  cost $15
  • Tuesday, July 1
    • 7 PM: 3 Original Plays by the St. Ann's Bay Players cost $20
    • Vision by Alistair MacLeod  |  Don't Let The Cat Out  |  The New Shoes
  • Wednesday, July 2
    • 7 PM: 3 Original Plays by the St. Ann's Bay Players cost $20
  • Thursday, July 3
    • 2 PM - 4 PM: Weaving Panel Discussion and Book Launch: Celtic Threads by Eveline MacLeod with Dr. Dan MacInnis
    • 7 PM: 3 Original Plays + Pub Night by the St. Ann's Bay Players, followed by local entertainment. Bar Services Available cost $20
  • Friday, July 4
    • 10 AM: History of the Gael Presentation
    • 11 AM: Gaelic Day Speaker (TBA) 
    • 1 PM: Gaelic in Nova Scotia - Panel Discussion
    • 3 PM: Milling Frolic
    • 4:30 PM - 6 PM: Traditional Cod Fish Supper cost $15  
    • 9:30 PM-1 AM: Dance Mór/The Big Square Dance featuring Kinnon and Betty Beaton, Howie MacDonald, Wendy MacIsaac, and Dave MacIsaac   19+ cost $15
  • Saturday, July 5
    • 11 AM -1 PM: Traditional Cape Breton Style Brunch Buffet and Ceilidh, cost $12
    • 12 PM - 2PM: Cultural Demonstrations in the Great Kilt, Gaelic Lesson and Milling Frolic, Music and Dance, Weaving, and Violin Making cost: FREE
    • 12 PM - 2 PM: Heavy Events Demonstrations cost: FREE  
    • 12 PM - 4 PM: Artisans' Market 
    • 1 PM - 3 PM: Kids' Old Style Games and Activities cost: FREE
    • 2 PM - 4PM: Pipe Band and Highland Dance Performances cost: FREE
    • 2 PM - 9PM: Outdoor Barbeque, Canteen, and Pub Tent
    • 4 PM: Outdoor  Variety Concert featuring local talent and the Barra MacNeils cost, $20, 12 and Under FREE!
    • 9:30 PM-1 AM: Finale Pub Night featuring Buddy MacDonald, Nuallan, Wendy MacIsaac, Shelly Campbell, Boyd MacNeil and Friends 19+ cost: $15
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Various - Race the Cape - 2014

Various - Race the Cape - 2014

For the sailing enthusiast or just for the interested spectator, comes the five day challenging point to point racing event - Race the Cape.  Five legs of up to forty nautical miles along Cape Breton's rugged coast and through the beautiful Bras D'or Lakes.  Some brief info on each leg is listed below.

Legs

  1. The Casino Nova Scotia Cibou Cup - Saturday, July 19, 2014 - one of the shorter legs begins at the Dobson Yacht club in Sydney and finishes off the historic Northern Yacht Club.
  2. The North Sails – Yacht Shop Great Bras d’Or Cup - Sunday, July 20th, 2014 - the longest leg begins at the Northern Yacht Club and finishes in front of the Bras d’Or Yacht Club on Baddeck’s waterfront.
  3. The McCurdy Cup - Monday, July 21, 2014 - this historic leg of the race, now in it's eighty seventh year will start in Baddeck Bay and finish in front of the Bras d’Or Yacht Club.
  4. The City Printers Barra Strait Cup - Wednesday, July 23, 2014 - beginning in Baddeck Bay and will finish at the new Ben Eoin Yacht Club.
  5. The MacLeod Lorway Insurance Group Red Islands Cup - Thursday, July 24, 2014 - begins at the Ben Eoin Yacht Club and finishes St. Peter's near St. Peter's Marina.
For more information see the Race the Cape website.


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Cape Breton Beaches - Favorites - Point Michaud

Point Michaud

Located near the village of St Peter's is the world class beach Point Michaud.  This massive beach is very popular destination for anyone looking to cool off for the day or just simply looking for a destination at the end of a great drive.  One of the highlights of Point Michaud is the surfing, there are lessons everyday from July 1 to August 31,  offered on the beach between 10 am and 5 pm. Lessons are for anyone age 5 and up.  Change rooms/washrooms are on-site, canteen is nearby.

Protip: Snacks at Macbouch Tavern after a day on the beach!


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