The third ceilidh of the Chestico Museum’s 2015 summer ceilidh series was held on July 16th. Dara Smith MacDonald was our fiddler and did a fine job as always. Dara has played at all of our Thursday evening ceilidhs since they began in 2007! Dara brought Marcellin Chaisson along to accompany her on guitar. Lots of people were happy to see… (more…)
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August 21, 2014 Ceilidh
The 7th ceilidh of the Chestico Museum’s 2014 summer ceilidh series was held on August 21st. The evening was dedicated to the memory of renowned Cape Breton fiddler Buddy MacMaster who passed away on August 20th. Dara (Smith) MacDonald was our fiddler. She reflected on how she had played once with Buddy and it was at the Chestico Museum. She… (more…)
Next Ceilidh: August 21, 2014
The next ceilidh in our 2014 summer ceilidh series will be Thursday, August 21st at 7 PM at the museum. This week we will feature: Dara Smith MacDonald – Fiddle Adam Young – Piano Hughie John Beaton – Guitar & Vocals Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children. Tea and light refreshments will be served following the show. Hope… (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…)
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