Tag Archives: Port Hood

July 11, 2013 Ceilidh

The second ceilidh of the Chestico Museum’s 2013 summer ceilidh series was held on July 11th and it was a real treat! Kinnon & Betty Beaton along with Pius MacIsaac performed a number of tunes that had everyone tapping their toes!  Michelle Greenwell of Dance Debut was also with us for some step dancing. Michelle gave us a bit of… (more…)

Next Ceilidh: July 11, 2013

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…)

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…)