August 21, 2014 Ceilidh

10516766_761965290508241_1923335245903604309_nThe 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 felt it was fitting that she return to play in his memory.

Dara was accompanied on guitar by Marcellin Chiasson. Marcellin also performed a very amusing song “Tessie’s Wedding Gown” that was very well received!

We were pleased to have Hughie John Beaton back with us for a second ceilidh this summer. Hughie John had the crowd singing along to such favourites as “Out on the Mira”, “A Daisy a Day” and “I’ll tell My Ma”.

You can view some photos of the evening on our Facebook page.

Next Ceilidh: August 21, 2014

August 21stThe 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 to see you there!

Book Launch: “Cape Bretoners in the First World War”

BOOKthOn Thursday, August 28, 2014 Ronald Caplan, publisher of Breton Books, will be at the Chestico Museum to launch his latest work Cape Bretoners in the First World War: In Their Own Words.

The book features rare interviews with survivors of World War One as well as diary entries, letters and news accounts of Cape Breton’s participation in the conflict.

Among the veterans of local interest included in the book are Thomas Langley – Port Hawkesbury, Gwen LeFort – Cheticamp, Hilda MacDonald – Glendyer, Angus J. MacDonell – Port Hood, John Angus MacNeil – Inverness, Father Donald MacPherson – parish priest in Port Hood from 1919 until 1957, Dan E. MacQuarrie – Middle River, James Murphy – Margaree and Perley Smith – Port Hood Island.

The evening will begin with a ceilidh from 7:00 until 8:00 PM (admission is $5). Entertaining will be Allan & Stuart Cameron (fiddle and piano), KC Beaton (vocals) and Siobhan Beaton (step dance).

At the end of the ceilidh Ron Caplan will say a few words about the creation of the book. A tea will be served and people will have the opportunity to speak with Ron and have their books signed.

August 14, 2014 Ceilidh

Crowd

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 daughter Regyn MacDonald of the Celtic Touch Dancers treated us to some highland dancing and step dancing! Great performances all around.

Peter Mackenzie brought his guitar and performed a wonderful selection of Irish songs such as “Kilkelly, Ireland”, “There Were Roses” and “The Patriot Game” – an absolutely incredible voice!

You can view some photos of the evening on our Facebook page.

Next Ceilidh: August 14, 2014

august 14thThe 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 the show.

Hope to see you there!

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