Tag Archives: Port Hood

July 17, 2014 Ceilidh

The third ceilidh of the Chestico Museum’s 2014 summer ceilidh series was held on July 17th. Melanie Holder was our fiddler for the evening and she brought along her husband Donald who treated us to some fine step dancing. Melanie was accompanied on piano by the talented Cullen MacInnis from Mabou who also played a lovely piano solo selection. Michelle… (more…)

Next Ceilidh: July 17, 2014

The next ceilidh in our 2014 summer ceilidh series will be Thursday, July 17th at 7 PM at the museum. This week we will feature: Melanie Holder – Fiddle Cullen MacInnis – Piano Michelle Greenwell – Dance Lynn Chisholm – Guitar & Vocals Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children. Tea and light refreshments will be served following… (more…)

July 10, 2014 Ceilidh

The second ceilidh of the Chestico Museum’s 2013 summer ceilidh series was held on July 10th and it was a real treat! The talented duo of Kinnon & Betty Beaton performed a number of tunes that had everyone tapping their toes! We had two thirds of The Boys from the Hood present – Edgar Cormier and Gerard Walker. Their wonderful… (more…)

Next Ceilidh: July 10, 2014

The next ceilidh in our 2014 summer ceilidh series will be Thursday, July 10th at 7 PM at the museum. This week we will feature: Kinnon Beaton – Fiddle Betty Beaton – Piano Michelle Greenwell – Dance The Boys from the Hood (Edgar Cormier, Sandy Gillis & Gerard Walker) – Guitar & Vocals Admission is $5 for adults and $3… (more…)

July 3rd, 2014 Ceilidh, Panel Unveiling & Book Launch

The Chestico Museum’s 2014 summer ceilidh series kicked off on July 3rd. We had a big crowd in attendance (including a few Downton Abbey Tea ladies!) 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 also fortunate to have the… (more…)