The next ceilidh in our 2013 summer ceilidh series will be Thursday, July 11th at 7 PM at the museum. This week we will feature: Kinnon Beaton – Fiddle Betty Beaton – Piano Pius MacIsaac – Guitar Michelle Greenwell – Dance Laurel Browne – Vocals Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children. Tea and light refreshments will be… (more…)
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July 4th, 2013 Ceilidh
The Chestico Museum’s 2013 summer ceilidh series kicked off on July 4th! We had a good sized crowd on hand and they were treated to a fine show. Maggie Beaton was our fiddler and she was accompanied by Cathy Hawley on piano – lots of great tunes! We were fortunate to have had 3 very talented vocalists with us –… (more…)
2013 Call to the Dance!
Since August 4, 1984, hundreds of dancers and young fiddlers have participated in the Chestico Days Step Dancing Festival and many of these continue to entertain audiences throughout the world. The 30th Annual Step Dancing Festival will be held in beautiful Port Hood on Saturday, August 3, 2013 at 1 PM. Music for the dancers will be provided by all-time… (more…)
First Ceilidh of 2013!
The first ceilidh of our 2013 summer ceilidh series will be Thursday, July 4th at 7 PM at the museum. Our opening ceilidh will feature: Maggie Beaton – Fiddle Cathy Hawley – Piano KC Beaton – Vocals Marie Aucoin – Vocals Bill MacDonald – Guitar & Vocals Siobhan Beaton – Dance Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children.… (more…)
Celtic Colours 2013
The 2013 Celtic Colours lineup has been announced! The Chestico Museum is pleased to once again be hosting two events. On Tuesday, October 15th at 2 PM, Storytelling & Afternoon Tea will be held at the museum. Once again, we will feature local storytellers and this year we will focus on tales of Port Hood with a connection to Fortress… (more…)
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