Next Ceilidh – July 9th

The Chestico Museum summer ceilidh series continues on Thursday, July 9th at 7 PM at the museum. This week, we are pleased to welcome Dawn & Margie Beaton and Hughie John Beaton. Admission is $5 and tea and light refreshments will be served following the show. We  hope to see you there!

July 2nd Ceilidh

The first ceilidh of the Chestico Museum’s summer ceilidh series was held at the museum July 2nd.  Entertaining were Kolten MacDonell on fiddle, Jeanette MacDonald on keyboard, Lynn Chisholm on guitar and vocals and Highland Dancing was performed by Alexandra McLennan. 

Lives of Service Exhibit

The feature exhibit for 2009 at the Chestico Museum is entitled Lives of Service.  It is dedicated to the men and women of the Port Hood area who entered religious life. Along with photographs and information, there are also a number of items on display.  Among them are Bishop Alexander MacDonald’s robes and the field glasses that were used by… (more…)

Chestico Museum Ceilidhs Resume!

The Chestico Museum summer ceilidh series resumes for the season on Thursday, July 2nd at 7 PM at the museum.  This week, we are pleased to welcome Kolten MacDonell, Jeanette MacDonald, Lynn Chisholm and Alexandra McLennan.  Admission is $5 and tea and light refreshments will be served following the show. We  hope to see you there!

Celtic Colours 2009

The 2009 Celtic Colours lineup has been announced.  The Chestico Museum is pleased to once again be hosting two events. On Tuesday, October 13th at 1 PM, Storytellers Circle West will be held at the museum.  Irish storyteller Jimmy McBride, Newfoundland storyteller Jim Payne, and our own Jim St. Clair are sure to please as they share their tales.  Tea… (more…)