Tag Archives: Chestico Museum

August 14, 2014 Ceilidh

The sixth ceilidh of the Chestico Museum’s 2014 summer ceilidh series was held on August 14th and we had a really good crowd in attendance! We were pleased to have the talented Kyle MacDonald as our fiddler for the evening. Many people remembered Kyle from his excellent performance at this year’s Chestico Days Step Dancing Festival. Johnny MacDonald accompanied Kyle on piano and Johnny’s… (more…)

Next Ceilidh: August 14, 2014

The next ceilidh in our 2014 summer ceilidh series will be Thursday, August 14th at 7 PM at the museum. This week we will feature: Kyle MacDonald – Fiddle Johnny MacDonald – Piano Peter MacKenzie – Guitar & Vocals Regyn MacDonald – Highland Dance Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children. Tea and light refreshments will be served following… (more…)

August 7, 2014 Ceilidh

The fifth ceilidh of the Chestico Museum’s 2014 summer ceilidh series was held on August 7th. Shelly Campbell was our guest fiddler this week and she was accompanied by Amanda MacDougall on piano. Shelly & Amanda performed numerous energetic tunes and Amanda even gave us a solo performance. Shelly’s stories were also very much enjoyed! Barbara Cameron was here with… (more…)

Next Ceilidh: August 7, 2014

The next ceilidh in our 2014 summer ceilidh series will be Thursday, August 7th at 7 PM at the museum. This week we will feature: Shelly Campbell – Fiddle Amanda MacDougall – Piano Barbara Cameron – Guitar & Vocals Siobhan Beaton – Dance Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children. Tea and light refreshments will be served following the show. Hope… (more…)

Next Event: Slideshow on Father Donald MacPherson

As part of Chestico Days, the Chestico Museum will present a narrated slideshow that will examine the life and times of Father Donald MacPherson. Father MacPherson was a Chaplain with the Canadian Army during World War I and later served as parish priest in Port Hood for just over 37 years. The slideshow will take place on Thursday, July 31 at… (more…)