Next Ceilidh: July 25, 2013

The next ceilidh in our 2013 summer ceilidh series will be Thursday, July 25th at 7 PM at the museum. This week we will feature: Kinnon Beaton – Fiddle Betty Beaton – Piano Leo Cameron – Guitar & Vocals Leah O’Donnell – Highland Dance Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children. Tea and light refreshments will be served… (more…)

July 18, 2013 Ceilidh

The third ceilidh of the Chestico Museum’s 2013 summer ceilidh series was held on July 18th and we had a big crowd in attendance! The evening began with some Highland Dancing by the very talented Evany LeVesconte of the Celtic Touch Dancers. Evany did a great job! Our fiddler was Dara Smith MacDonald who brought along Adam Young to accompany… (more…)

Next Ceilidh: July 18, 2013

The next ceilidh in our 2013 summer ceilidh series will be Thursday, July 18th at 7 PM at the museum. This week we will feature: Dara Smith-MacDonald – Fiddle Adam Young – Piano Hughie John Beaton – Guitar & Vocals Evany Levesconte – Highland Dance Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children. Tea and light refreshments will be… (more…)

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…)

Ships 1801

Ships of 1801 is an original dramatic concert performed by local and recognized musicians in period costume. Song, dance, and Gaelic verse are tied together by live narration, commemorating the culture that early Scottish settlers brought with them to Nova Scotia. It plays on the main stage of the 150th Antigonish Highland Games on Saturday, July 13th at the Keating Centre on the… (more…)