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Monday, December 4th 2023

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 6pm to 10pm - Bob Kingsley's -Country top 40 Chéticamp Radio CKJM 106.1FM & 92.5FM [Pomquet], & 97.5 FM [Sydney]: 902-224-1242: 6pm to 7pm - fiddle music show 'Coup d’archet' (Stroke of the Bow) Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - music in our lobby with either Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, or Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs) Neptune Theatre: 1593 Argyle St.: 902-429-7070: - Cinderella in Fountain Hall, The Bus Stop Theatre co-op: 2203 Gottingen St.: 1-888-639-1169: 7:30pm - Our annual Winter Fundraiser .. ''Black box Bingo''' The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 7pm - SOLD OUT: Kenny & Dolly's Christmas To Remember The Halifax Jazz Fest Evergreen Stage: 1599 Lower Water St.: - The Halifax Jazz Festival Evergreen Stage Series at the Halifax Beer Garden BG stage STAD Concert , Tide & Timbre , Morgan Toney , JMS Big Band , NSHJ Funk Unit , Victor Fraser , ARENYE ,Avery Dakin, Razzmatazz for Kids , Angela Dawn , The East Enders East Coast Caroling , Yulietide Cheer Trio, Laura Rae, Amythest Dancers, DJ OKAY TK Mary Beth Carthy , The Gilberts , Gizelle De Guzman , Brooklyn Blackmore, Joe H Henry, Tevon Tynes & The SuperStatics , Paul St-Amand Trio , John Gracie Christmas The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 8pm to 10pm - Session with Dave MacIsaac & Louis Benoit Inverness (An Sithean) Inverness Town: - First Annual Inverness Festival of Trees; Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village Museum: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 45°56.912′N 60°49.020′W: 902-725-2272: 10am to 4pm - a real Mastodon femur discovered in Middle River in 1832 by an Alexander McRae ""Age of the Mastodon"", a travelling exhibit from the Museum of Natural History. Louisbourg Louisbourg Fortress -Taverne Storehouse: 265 Park Service Rd.: - Storehouse Tavern Dinner/Concert Series [4] Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station owned and operated by Gaelic College and broadcasts from the Beinn Mhàbu campus /Mabou enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Milford Milford Lantz United Church: 2134 Highway 2: 1pm to 3pm - Monday jam sessions North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas

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Tuesday, December 5th 2023

Chéticamp Senior Citizen’s Hall- La Salle des Retraités/Cheticamp Senior's Club: - 7pm to 9:30pm-Amateur Musical Circle Dartmouth The Cottage Café | An Teachín: Paddler's Cove-300 Prince Albert Rd.: 6:30pm - Scottish Gaelic conversation group hosted by Cathy Ann MacPhee & Emily McEwan Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - music in our lobby with either Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, or Deron Donovan. D’Escousse Civic Improvement Centre: 3276 Hwy #320: 7pm to 9pm - North Side Music Circle ; jam; proceeds to help Mental Health; [every 2nd tuesday] Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Miner's Forum -Flavor on the Bay: 151 Lower N St.: 902-849-6980: 7pm - The Savoy DINNER theatre -''A CAPE BRETON HALMARK CHRISTMAS''' @ $65 incl taxes; catering by Flavor Cape Breton; Halifax (Halafacs) Citadel High-Spatz Auditorium: 1855 Trollope St.: 902-491-4444: 6:30pm & 8:45pm - Candlelight concerts: A Charlie Brown Christmas Neptune Theatre: 1593 Argyle St.: 902-429-7070: - Cinderella in Fountain Hall, The Bus Stop Theatre co-op: 2203 Gottingen St.: 1-888-639-1169: 6pm - A christmas Dollhouse Musical-''the Movie''' The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 7pm - SOLD OUT: Kenny & Dolly's Christmas To Remember The Halifax Jazz Fest Evergreen Stage: 1599 Lower Water St.: - The Halifax Jazz Festival Evergreen Stage Series at the Halifax Beer Garden BG stage STAD Concert , Tide & Timbre , Morgan Toney , JMS Big Band , NSHJ Funk Unit , Victor Fraser , ARENYE ,Avery Dakin, Razzmatazz for Kids , Angela Dawn , The East Enders East Coast Caroling , Yulietide Cheer Trio, Laura Rae, Amythest Dancers, DJ OKAY TK Mary Beth Carthy , The Gilberts , Gizelle De Guzman , Brooklyn Blackmore, Joe H Henry, Tevon Tynes & The SuperStatics , Paul St-Amand Trio , John Gracie Christmas Inverness (An Sithean) Inverness Town: - First Annual Inverness Festival of Trees; Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village Museum: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 45°56.912′N 60°49.020′W: 902-725-2272: 10am to 4pm - a real Mastodon femur discovered in Middle River in 1832 by an Alexander McRae ""Age of the Mastodon"", a travelling exhibit from the Museum of Natural History. Louisbourg Louisbourg Fortress -Taverne Storehouse: 265 Park Service Rd.: - Storehouse Tavern Dinner/Concert Series [4] Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth 8pm to 10pm - Bluegrass Atlantic with Nancy Keddy Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station owned and operated by Gaelic College and broadcasts from the Beinn Mhàbu campus /Mabou enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: 5pm - opening event ''Dana Ryan''' exhibit -evening of Art, Live Jazz and refreshments. www.danaryanfineart.com Sackville Sackville Arena: 1st Lake Drive: 7pm to 9pm - Jam-Mix of country, pop, folk, rock & roll Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni) Cedar’s Club Hall: 30 Mackenzie St.: 902-539-1901: 7pm - Country Line Dance lessons , @ $ 5 [ Christine-cfilipowich@yahoo.ca ; Facebook: @LineDanceCapeBreton ] Old Sydney Society: 173 Charlotte St.: 902-539-1572: 2pm & 7pm - Wicked Walking Tour; @$ 12 register at 902-539-1572 Whitney Pier Royal Canadian Legion Branch #128: 10 Wesley St.: 902-539-4112: 6:30pm - ''Christmas Concert in the Pier'''-Carols in many languages, cuppa FREE http://www.whitneypier.ca Wolfville Saltbox Brewery: 456 Main St.: 7pm to 9pm - Bluesday with Jester J Brown-

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Wednesday, December 6th 2023

Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - music in our lobby with either Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, or Deron Donovan. Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Miner's Forum -Flavor on the Bay: 151 Lower N St.: 902-849-6980: 7pm - The Savoy DINNER theatre -''A CAPE BRETON HALMARK CHRISTMAS''' @ $65 incl taxes; catering by Flavor Cape Breton; The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: 7pm to 10pm - ''A Hallmark Christmas in Cape Breton''-Dinner Theatre at the Miner’s Forum $67 Halifax (Halafacs) Lion's Head Tavern: 3081 Robie St.: 902-455-0181: 8pm to 11pm - jam Sessions with Roy Logan Neptune Theatre: 1593 Argyle St.: 902-429-7070: - Cinderella in Fountain Hall, Obladee Wine Bar: 1600 Barrington St.: 902-405-4505: 6:30pm to 8pm & 8:30pm to 10pm - Wednesday night JAZZ with Willem Paynter Trio; @$ 5 The Bus Stop Theatre co-op: 2203 Gottingen St.: 1-888-639-1169: 6pm - A christmas Dollhouse Musical-''the Movie''' The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 7pm - SOLD OUT! Christmas With The Rowdymen (Cast Members of Come From Away) The Halifax Jazz Fest Evergreen Stage: 1599 Lower Water St.: - The Halifax Jazz Festival Evergreen Stage Series at the Halifax Beer Garden BG stage STAD Concert , Tide & Timbre , Morgan Toney , JMS Big Band , NSHJ Funk Unit , Victor Fraser , ARENYE ,Avery Dakin, Razzmatazz for Kids , Angela Dawn , The East Enders East Coast Caroling , Yulietide Cheer Trio, Laura Rae, Amythest Dancers, DJ OKAY TK Mary Beth Carthy , The Gilberts , Gizelle De Guzman , Brooklyn Blackmore, Joe H Henry, Tevon Tynes & The SuperStatics , Paul St-Amand Trio , John Gracie Christmas The Oxford Taproom: 6418 Quinpool Rd.: 902-431-0501: 8pm to 10:30pm - irish jam sessions Inverness (An Sithean) Inverness Town: - First Annual Inverness Festival of Trees; Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village Museum: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 45°56.912′N 60°49.020′W: 902-725-2272: 10am to 4pm - a real Mastodon femur discovered in Middle River in 1832 by an Alexander McRae ""Age of the Mastodon"", a travelling exhibit from the Museum of Natural History. Liverpool Astor Theatre: 219 Main St.: 902-354-5250: 7:30pm to 9:30pm - ''Christmas in Cape Breton''' with Wendy MacIsaac, Bette & Maynard MacMorrison. Jordan Musycsyn, Mac Morin Louisbourg Louisbourg Fortress -Taverne Storehouse: 265 Park Service Rd.: - Storehouse Tavern Dinner/Concert Series [4] Lower River Inhabitants (Bràigh Na h-Aibhneadh Denys) Riverdale Community Centre: Exit # 44-Highway #104: 6pm to 8pm - music with Eastbound [Krista and Jay Luddington] ; ALL ages Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) Beinn Mhàbu -Mabou Hill College: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-623-0455: 7pm to 9pm - end of term Student Ceilidh in foyer CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station owned and operated by Gaelic College and broadcasts from the Beinn Mhàbu campus /Mabou enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free New Glasgow (Glaschu Ùr) Pictou County Wellness Centre: 2756 Westville Rd.: 902-755-8870: - Matt Andersen-Christmas show North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman - music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Northern Yacht Club: 27 Seaview Drive: 902-794-9121: - 6pm--live music with Rob Barrie, Andrew Doyle Pictou (Phiogto) DeCoste Entertainment Centre-on the Road: 90 Water St.: 1-800-353-5338, 902-485-8848: 7:30pm - Matt Andersen=''Holiday Tour''@$ 69.68 at Pictou Welness Centre Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) the Carriage House: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: 7pm to 10pm - open mic with host Rob Smith Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College-Concert Series-Instructor Ceilidhs: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: 7:30pm - in person & Online - Wednesday Night Ceilidh with Andrea Beaton, Betty Beaton, Cameron MacNeil Michael Cavanaugh, Joyce MacDonald Sydney (Suidni) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to 11pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show. Truro Julias Lounge: 165 Willow St.: 8pm to midnight - acoustic jams Whycocomagh (Hogamah) Farmer's Daughter Country Store: 902-756-9042: 6pm - Lantern Hike - Campfire, Hot Chocolate, Cookies with Bruce Nunn & Heather Bring your own lights, dress appropriately and have good traction footwear for this uphill

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Thursday, December 7th 2023

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Heritage Museum: 20 East Main St.: 902-863-6160: 7pm to 9pm - Ceilidh at the Museum with Karen Beaton & guests. @$ 10 Little Christo's Pizzeria & Mediterranean Eatery: 355 Main St.: 902-867-4992: 6:30pm to 9:30pm - open mic Piper's Pub: 33 College St.: 45°37.306′N 61°59.514′W: 902-863-2590: 6pm to 8pm - Thursday night Ceilidhs are back Arichat Island Nest Restaurant: 2344 Hwy #206: 902-226-0033: 7pm to 9pm - Daniel LeBlanc Telile Community TV -radio Richmond 104.1fm: 17 Conney's Lane: 902-226-1928: 6pm - Wildlife-the ''Impact of Wind Turbines'' with Bob Bancroft tea and snacks Baddeck (Badaig) Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#8th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2022 July 7th to December 17th: 24 Queen St.: 902-295-3283: 7:30pm - A Theatre Baddeck Christmas with Mary-Colin Chisholm, Sydney MacKenzie, Login Robins, Jeff Schwager. SOLD OUT Canning The Annex: 7pm to 9pm - jam session Dartmouth Buffalo Club: 6:30pm to 9:30pm - jam and for 3 more Thursdays [George L. Wolf ]. Celtic Corner Public House-Irish Pub: 69 Alderney Drive;: 902-464-0740: 9pm - music with host Leona Burkey Christ Church Parish Hall: 50 Wentworth St.: 7pm - donation based Folk event ;the first Thursday of every month The Helen Creighton Folklore Society & Big Turnip Records presents- The Helen Creighton Folk Club Montes Showbar Grill: 245 Waverley Rd.: 902-435-1770: 8pm - jam with-Dan Baird and his recurring cast Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - music in our lobby with either Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, or Deron Donovan. Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Miner's Forum -Flavor on the Bay: 151 Lower N St.: 902-849-6980: 7pm - The Savoy DINNER theatre -''A CAPE BRETON HALMARK CHRISTMAS''' @ $65 incl taxes; catering by Flavor Cape Breton; The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: 7pm - ''Happy Holidaze''-cape breton comedy with Jenn Sheppard, Heather Rankin, Terrance Murphy; Colin Grant, Fred Lavery, Stephen Muise, Emily Dingwall; 7pm to 10pm - ''A Hallmark Christmas in Cape Breton''-Dinner Theatre at the Miner’s Forum $67 Halifax (Halafacs) Durty Nelly's Authentic Irish Pub: 5221 Sackville St.: 902-406-7640: 7:30pm to 10:30pm - music with Jeremy Finney, Ian MacMillan and friends Good Robot Brewing Company: 2736 Robie St.: 902-446-1692: 8pm - Better Times Comedy-a weekly stand-up comedy night Maritime Centre-Pacifico Bar: corner of Barrington & Salter St.: 902-422-3633: - The amazing Mellotones Neptune Theatre: 1593 Argyle St.: 902-429-7070: - Cinderella in Fountain Hall, St. Andrew's United Church-MAIN stage: .....The Stage Mondays 2022-2023 collection: 6036 Coburg Road: 902-456-8779: 7:30pm - The Halifax Gay Men's Chorus -''Once upon a December''' @$ 30 The Bus Stop Theatre co-op: 2203 Gottingen St.: 1-888-639-1169: 7:30pm - the Villains Christmas Carol=''the revenge of Tiny Tim'' The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 7:30pm - SOLD OUT: Christmas With The Rowdymen (Cast Members of Come From Away) The Halifax Jazz Fest Evergreen Stage: 1599 Lower Water St.: - The Halifax Jazz Festival Evergreen Stage Series at the Halifax Beer Garden BG stage STAD Concert , Tide & Timbre , Morgan Toney , JMS Big Band , NSHJ Funk Unit , Victor Fraser , ARENYE ,Avery Dakin, Razzmatazz for Kids , Angela Dawn , The East Enders East Coast Caroling , Yulietide Cheer Trio, Laura Rae, Amythest Dancers, DJ OKAY TK Mary Beth Carthy , The Gilberts , Gizelle De Guzman , Brooklyn Blackmore, Joe H Henry, Tevon Tynes & The SuperStatics , Paul St-Amand Trio , John Gracie Christmas Inverness (An Sithean) Inverness Town: - First Annual Inverness Festival of Trees; Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village Museum: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 45°56.912′N 60°49.020′W: 902-725-2272: 10am to 4pm - a real Mastodon femur discovered in Middle River in 1832 by an Alexander McRae ""Age of the Mastodon"", a travelling exhibit from the Museum of Natural History. Little Bras d'Or Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 7pm to 10pm - "traditional Cape Breton fiddle-''the Northside Session' ; bring an instrument & join in; ; FREE led by Larry-Eleanor Parks and Paul Cranford Louisbourg Louisbourg Fortress -Taverne Storehouse: 265 Park Service Rd.: - Storehouse Tavern Dinner/Concert Series [4] Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station owned and operated by Gaelic College and broadcasts from the Beinn Mhàbu campus /Mabou enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free The Bridge - An Drochaid Museum: 11513 Main St.: 902-945-2311: 7pm to 9pm - Port No Dhà-''A tune or Two'''-ceilidh with Bonny Jean MacDonald and Gregory Campbell.; @$ 5 New Glasgow (Glaschu Ùr) Pictou County Wellness Centre: 2756 Westville Rd.: 902-755-8870: - 7:30pm to 9:30pmTis The Season 15''Christmas in Cape Breton''' with Wendy MacIsaac, Bette & Maynard MacMorrison. Jordan Musycsyn, Mac Morin North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Pictou (Phiogto) DeCoste Entertainment Centre-on the Road: 90 Water St.: 1-800-353-5338, 902-485-8848: - ''Christmas in Cape Breton''' with Wendy MacIsaac, Bette & Maynard MacMorrison. Jordan Musycsyn, Mac Morin Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Civic Centre - Bear Head Conference Room: 8pm - Matt Andersen-Christmas show River Bourgeois Anne Sampson Building: 7pm - Gerrys music circle with Edna & Gerry and Friends; bring your instruments and join in the fun. @ $ toonie Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Bras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmaster's Pub': ..Saturday Matinees: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: 6pm to 8pm - Thirsty Thursday with open mic-host Rob Smith ; co-host-Chantal O'Neill Sydney (Suidni) Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: 7:30pm - #10th Annual ''a Christmas Carol'''-a cast of over 40 local actors, singers, and dancers; ; @$ 42 featuring our original Scrooge from the first production back in 2014: George MacKenzie Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 5pm to 8pm - entertainment with Aaron Lewis & Guest Old Sydney Society: 173 Charlotte St.: 902-539-1572: 2pm & 7pm - Wicked Walking Tour; @$ 12 register at 902-539-1572 Whycocomagh (Hogamah) Whycocomagh Waterfront Centre: # 9650 Highway # 105: 902-756-3580: - Christmas Jam Session 7pm - bi-weekly jam sessions, @$ 5-spectators Wolfville Paddy's Brew Pub & Rosie's Restaurant: 460 Main St.: 902-542-0059: 7:30pm to 10:30pm - music with Jenny Melvin and Kevin Roach,

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Friday, December 8th 2023

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) St. FX -Bauer Theatre-green room: 902-867-3333: 2pm & 7:30pm - Suspense & Dragnet; @$ 20 Baddeck (Badaig) Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#8th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2022 July 7th to December 17th: 24 Queen St.: 902-295-3283: 7:30pm - A Theatre Baddeck Christmas with Mary-Colin Chisholm, Sydney MacKenzie, Login Robins, Jeff Schwager. SOLD OUT Berwick Union Street Café & Pub: 183 Commercial St: 902-538-7787: - 7pm to 9pm-free music Chéticamp Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 7pm to 9pm - free music Creignish (Creiginnis) Community Hall: 2123 Highway 19: 45°43.971′N 61°27.672′W: 902-625-1476: 6pm to 9pm - Gerry McDaniel 6pm to 9pm - Happy Hour , music as well. Dartmouth Christ Church Parish Hall: 50 Wentworth St.: 7:45pm - entertainment by Jon Bryant & guests- "Do You Hear What I Hear", @$25 New Scotland Brewing Co.: 91 Alderney Dr.: 902-406-2337: 8pm - Willie Stratton Sanctuary Arts Centre: 100 Ochterloney St: 6:30pm to 8pm - Miracle on Ochterloney Street-A heartwarming Christmas musical Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - music in our lobby with either Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, or Deron Donovan. Enfield Irving Big Stop Restaurant: 8pm - Anna MacDonald Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Miner's Forum -Flavor on the Bay: 151 Lower N St.: 902-849-6980: 7pm - The Savoy DINNER theatre -''A CAPE BRETON HALMARK CHRISTMAS''' @ $65 incl taxes; catering by Flavor Cape Breton; The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: 7pm to 10pm - ''A Hallmark Christmas in Cape Breton''-Dinner Theatre at the Miner’s Forum $67 Halifax (Halafacs) Neptune Theatre: 1593 Argyle St.: 902-429-7070: - Cinderella in Fountain Hall, St. Andrew's United Church-MAIN stage: .....The Stage Mondays 2022-2023 collection: 6036 Coburg Road: 902-456-8779: 7:30pm - The Halifax Gay Men's Chorus -''Once upon a December''' @$ 30 The Bus Stop Theatre co-op: 2203 Gottingen St.: 1-888-639-1169: 7:30pm - the Villains Christmas Carol=''the revenge of Tiny Tim'' The Halifax Jazz Fest Evergreen Stage: 1599 Lower Water St.: - The Halifax Jazz Festival Evergreen Stage Series at the Halifax Beer Garden BG stage STAD Concert , Tide & Timbre , Morgan Toney , JMS Big Band , NSHJ Funk Unit , Victor Fraser , ARENYE ,Avery Dakin, Razzmatazz for Kids , Angela Dawn , The East Enders East Coast Caroling , Yulietide Cheer Trio, Laura Rae, Amythest Dancers, DJ OKAY TK Mary Beth Carthy , The Gilberts , Gizelle De Guzman , Brooklyn Blackmore, Joe H Henry, Tevon Tynes & The SuperStatics , Paul St-Amand Trio , John Gracie Christmas The Marqee Ballroom: 2037 Gottingen St.: - The Town Heroes with Skunk Motel and Jackson Weldon. & Elyse Aeryn; @$ 25 Waterfront Halifax: 7pm - Evergreen Festival - Free show on the Halifax Waterfront -Mary Beth Carty with Jacques Mindreau Inverness (An Sithean) Inverness Town: - First Annual Inverness Festival of Trees; Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village Museum: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 45°56.912′N 60°49.020′W: 902-725-2272: 10am to 4pm - a real Mastodon femur discovered in Middle River in 1832 by an Alexander McRae ""Age of the Mastodon"", a travelling exhibit from the Museum of Natural History. Louisbourg Louisbourg Fortress: Dinner Theatre: 3 FortressService Road: 902-733-3548: - 3rd Annual Sinister Soiree ; #$ 65 -with Beverly MacLean & Howie MacDonald in the Grandchamp Restaurant, & Jacob Noonan, Bob Gill, Sonnie Greening and Eric Marcotte on the Storehouse Tavern stage. Louisbourg Fortress -Taverne Storehouse: 265 Park Service Rd.: - Storehouse Tavern Dinner/Concert Series [4] Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) Beinn Mhàbu -Mabou Hill College: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-623-0455: 10am to 11am - Virtual Open House @ Beinnmhabu.ca/foundation-year CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station owned and operated by Gaelic College and broadcasts from the Beinn Mhàbu campus /Mabou enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Strathspey Performing Arts Centre: 11156 Hwy #19: 46°03.740′N 61°24.442′W: 902-945-5300: 7pm - ''Happy Holidaze''-cape breton comedy with Jenn Sheppard, Heather Rankin, Terrance Murphy; Colin Grant, Fred Lavery, Stephen Muise, Emily Dingwall; New Glasgow (Glaschu Ùr) Pictou County Wellness Centre: 2756 Westville Rd.: 902-755-8870: - 7:30pm to 9:30pmTis The Season 15''Christmas in Cape Breton''' with Wendy MacIsaac, Bette & Maynard MacMorrison. Jordan Musycsyn, Mac Morin North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Northern Yacht Club: 27 Seaview Drive: 902-794-9121: - 6pm--live music with Rob Barrie, Andrew Doyle Oxford Capitol Theatre: 5220 Main St.: 902-694-5928: 7pm - open mic Petit-de-Grat La Picasse: 902-226-0149: Radio Richmond- CITU 104.1 FM 6:30pm - christmas Gospel concert with the Broussard family & Jason Homan & friends Pictou (Phiogto) DeCoste Entertainment Centre-on the Road: 90 Water St.: 1-800-353-5338, 902-485-8848: - ''Christmas in Cape Breton''' with Wendy MacIsaac, Bette & Maynard MacMorrison. Jordan Musycsyn, Mac Morin Pomquet Salle Rev P J Baccardax Hall: 1034 Pomquet Monks Head Rd.: - The Innkeeper's Christmas with Lennie Gallant Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Christmas Gaelic Weekend -Margie Beaton who will lead our Clas nam Fileantach | Fluent Speakers. St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: 8pm to 10pm - open mic night; with hosts ; Chantal Paul O'Neil & Rob Smith Sydney (Suidni) Doktor Luke's-coffee house: 54 Prince St.: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Ava Vallis entertaining ; fundraiser for Abbey Vallis upcoming competitions Flavor on the Water -H20-Sydney Marine Terminal-“The Royal Cape Breton Room”: 60 Esplanade: 902-567-1043: 5:30pm to 9pm - Live Music Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: 7:30pm - #10th Annual ''a Christmas Carol'''-a cast of over 40 local actors, singers, and dancers; ; @$ 42 featuring our original Scrooge from the first production back in 2014: George MacKenzie Membertou Trade & Convention Centre: 50 Maillard St.: 902-539-2300: 8pm - Gunning & Cormier Christmas tour @$ 50 19+ Royal Canadian Legion Branch #138-Ashby: 35 State St.: 902-562-4994: 7pm to 11pm - Full Circle; The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - East Coast after dark -promoting Maritime culture, heritage and artistic talent Sydney Mines (Méinnean Baile Shuidni) Duke's Place Bar & Grill: 1 Pitt St.: 902-736-6216: 8pm - Tyler Mullendore, Sonnie D Greening and Destiny Devoe; @$ 10 19+ Trenton Hillside Community Hall: 27 Chance Harbour Rd.: 902-755-3938: 6:30pm to 9pm - Kitchen party jam; All singers and players welcome, musicians free of charge, audience @$ 5 Upper Stewiacke Springside Community Centre: 7072 Hwy # 289: 7pm - ''Patsy Cline-a Christmas Night'' with Jackie Putnam; @$ 20 Washabuck (Uaiseabuc) Washabuck church: 7pm - Pastoral Air Concert with Gillis sisters & friends, Wesley and Haile Rose & Abbey MacLean, Phillip & Marley Whyte, Kay Udby, Glenda MacNeil & Edie MacDougall, Hannah Krebs, Stephanie MacDonald, Susan MacLean, Mickey John H MacNeil; tea & light lunch Admission by donation.

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Saturday, December 9th 2023

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) St. FX -Bauer Theatre-green room: 902-867-3333: 2pm & 7:30pm - Suspense & Dragnet; @$ 20 Arichat Island Nest Restaurant: 2344 Hwy #206: 902-226-0033: 7pm - Terry Kelly Baddeck (Badaig) Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#8th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2022 July 7th to December 17th: 24 Queen St.: 902-295-3283: 7:30pm - A Theatre Baddeck Christmas with Mary-Colin Chisholm, Sydney MacKenzie, Login Robins, Jeff Schwager. SOLD OUT Chéticamp Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 2pm to 6pm - Kyle MacDonald 9pm to midnight - BENEFIT Dance for April MacDonald with local talent Radio CKJM 106.1FM & 92.5FM [Pomquet], & 97.5 FM [Sydney]: 902-224-1242: 6pm to 7pm - Gaelic/English program 'Aisrigh nan Gaidheal' Dartmouth Alderney Landing: 7pm - The Celtic Christmas show; with Fiddles and Feet, Dartmouth & District Pipe Band, Aisling Highland Dancers, Diaga Irish Dance, Scaip na Cleiti Dancers, and Chelsea Comeau Alderney Landing Theatre: 2 Ochterloney Street: 1-888-311-9090, 902-461-8401: 7pm - ''the Celtic Christmas show''' with Fiddles and Feet, Dartmouth & District Pipe Band, Aisling Highland Dancers, Diaga Irish Dancers, Scaip na Cleiti Dancers, Chelsea Comeau - Acadian Step Dancer. Seamus David's Irish Pub-Dartmouth Crossing: 21 Logiealmond Close Dartmouth Crossing: 902-462-2034: 2pm to 5pm - 8pm-Brennan & Anna MacDonald Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - music in our lobby with either Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, or Deron Donovan. Florence Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #83: 610 Bras D'Or Florence Rd.: 902-736-6313: 7pm to 10pm - entertainment by the Circle Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Miner's Forum -Flavor on the Bay: 151 Lower N St.: 902-849-6980: 7pm - The Savoy DINNER theatre -''A CAPE BRETON HALMARK CHRISTMAS''' @ $65 incl taxes; catering by Flavor Cape Breton; The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: 7pm to 10pm - ''A Hallmark Christmas in Cape Breton''-Dinner Theatre at the Miner’s Forum $67 7pm - ''Christmas in Cape Breton''' with Wendy MacIsaac, Bette & Maynard MacMorrison. Jordan Musycsyn, Mac Morin, Halifax (Halafacs) Neptune Theatre: 1593 Argyle St.: 902-429-7070: - Cinderella in Fountain Hall, St. Andrew's United Church-MAIN stage: .....The Stage Mondays 2022-2023 collection: 6036 Coburg Road: 902-456-8779: 2pm - The Halifax Gay Men's Chorus -''Once upon a December''' @$ 30 7:30pm - The Halifax Gay Men's Chorus -''Once upon a December''' @$ 30 The Bus Stop Theatre co-op: 2203 Gottingen St.: 1-888-639-1169: 8pm - Blue lobster Burlesque-''Fire & Ice''' The Halifax Jazz Fest Evergreen Stage: 1599 Lower Water St.: - The Halifax Jazz Festival Evergreen Stage Series at the Halifax Beer Garden BG stage STAD Concert , Tide & Timbre , Morgan Toney , JMS Big Band , NSHJ Funk Unit , Victor Fraser , ARENYE ,Avery Dakin, Razzmatazz for Kids , Angela Dawn , The East Enders East Coast Caroling , Yulietide Cheer Trio, Laura Rae, Amythest Dancers, DJ OKAY TK Mary Beth Carthy , The Gilberts , Gizelle De Guzman , Brooklyn Blackmore, Joe H Henry, Tevon Tynes & The SuperStatics , Paul St-Amand Trio , John Gracie Christmas Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: 7:30pm - The Inverness County Singers concert "LOVE and JOY" donations Inverness Academy & Education Centre: 59 Veteran's Memorial Court: 46°13.926′N 61°17.861′W: 7:30pm - Inverness County Singers Inverness Miners Museum: 4pm to 5pm - music with Francis A MacDonald Inverness Town: - First Annual Inverness Festival of Trees; Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 132-Captain Angus L MacDonald: 15785 Central Ave.: 902-258-2340: 11am to 2pm - First Annual Inverness Festival of Trees; fund day The Annex -bar & restaurant: ....music on the Lawn: 66 Lower Railway St.: 7:30pm - Tyler Mullendore 7:30pm - Tyler Mullendore @$ 10 Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village Museum: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 45°56.912′N 60°49.020′W: 902-725-2272: 10am to 4pm - a real Mastodon femur discovered in Middle River in 1832 by an Alexander McRae ""Age of the Mastodon"", a travelling exhibit from the Museum of Natural History. Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....Saturday ceilidhs 5pm to 8pm ; @$ 5: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: 5pm to 8pm - Howie MacDonald and Beverly MacLean Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Community Centre: 5473 Hwy # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2434: 6pm to 8pm - 3rd Annual Festival of Trees Louisbourg Louisbourg Fortress: 3 Fortress Service Road: 2pm - ''BEhind the Scenes Louisbourg Archaeological Collection'' Louisbourg Fortress -Taverne Storehouse: 265 Park Service Rd.: - Storehouse Tavern Dinner/Concert Series [4] Lower Sackville Knox United Church: 567 Sackville Dr.: 2pm & 7pm - Heather Rankin, Jenn Sheppard, Terrance Murphy; Colin Grant, Fred Lavery, Stephen Muise, Emily Dingwall; ''Happy Holidaze''; @ $45 Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 8am - conversations, music, and the voices and views of Nova Scotia's Gaelic community. http://live.cioe975.ca/ 9am to noon - East Coast Rising – with Martin Hickey noon to 2pm - Cape Breton Calling – with Tony Mombourquette Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station owned and operated by Gaelic College and broadcasts from the Beinn Mhàbu campus /Mabou enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Petit-de-Grat Radio Richmond-CITU 101.1FM: #3435 Hwy # 206: 902-226-0981: 7pm to 10pm - "Music From The Isle Of Newfoundland" with host Howard Sleep Pictou (Phiogto) DeCoste Entertainment Centre-on the Road: 90 Water St.: 1-800-353-5338, 902-485-8848: 7:30pm - The Innkeeper's Christmas with Lennie Gallant Pictou County Wellness Center: 2756 Westville Rd: 7:30pm - Lennie Gallant #$56 Port Hood (Sestico) St. Stephen’s-Jubilee United Church Hall: 239 Main St.: 902-787-2740: 7pm to 9pm - The Little White Church music jam sessions @$ 5; & tea; All musicians are welcome ; all summer long 2023 7:30pm - LAST Jam for 2023 back on 2024 Jan 6th Merry Christmas Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Christmas Gaelic Weekend -Margie Beaton who will lead our Clas nam Fileantach | Fluent Speakers. St. George's Channel South Mountain Arm of Gold Community Hall: 3363 West Bay Highway. R.R.2: 902-345-2200: 7pm - Christmas Kitchen Ceilidh [no carol sing this year] Sydney (Suidni) Cape Breton Farmer's Market: 15 Falmouth St.: 12:45am to 2:30pm - live music with Flavor on the Water -H20-Sydney Marine Terminal-“The Royal Cape Breton Room”: 60 Esplanade: 902-567-1043: 5:30pm to 9pm - Live Music Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: 7:30pm - #10th Annual ''a Christmas Carol'''-a cast of over 40 local actors, singers, and dancers; ; @$ 42 featuring our original Scrooge from the first production back in 2014: George MacKenzie Island Folk Cider House-brewery: 52 Nepean St St.: 902-577-2099: 4pm to 7pm - Brandon Bates Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 6:30pm to 9:30pm - corner lounge live music Sacred Heart Downtown: 217 George St.: 902-919-2637: 7pm - CHRISTMAS DINNER and a DANCE; Dinner entertainment featuring South Bar’s Murray Dingwall Dancing with The Relatives; @$75 [ (902) 919-2637 ] The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - Cape Breton Kitchen party with Ron Neville-music of island musicians Sydney Mines (Méinnean Baile Shuidni) Duke's Place Bar & Grill: 1 Pitt St.: 902-736-6216: 9:30pm - Full Circle Firemens’ Club: Elliot & Crescent St.: 902-736-6664: 7pm to 1am - Angela's Italian Cape Breton Christmas Dinner & Album release party-''Below the Tracks'' @$ 25' - Angela Iannetti [902- 577-8787 or angelaiannetti@hotmail.com ] Royal Canadian Legion Branch #8-Breton: 769 Main St.: 902-736-3206: 3pm to 8pm - entertainment with Downhouse band FREE Truro Colchester Christian Academy: 66 E Court Rd.: 902-895-6520: 1pm to 7pm - Truro and Area Bluegrass & Oldtime Music Jams Westville Whitetail Pub & Grill: 1988 South Main St.: 902-396-1759: - every 2nd Saturday-open mic with Andrew Reid Wolfville Horton Ridge Malt and Grain Co: 2504 Ridge Rd.: 902-697-3535: 3pm to 5pm - Ceilidh Weekends; The Space Paddy Bog People on Saturdays, & Delavan on Sundays Yarmouth Th'YARC Playhouse & Arts Centre: 76 Parade St.: 902-742-1136, 1-855-251-6107: 7:30pm - ''Christmas Memories'' with John Gracie; @$ 32

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Sunday, December 10th 2023

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 2pm to 6pm - Daryl MacLean's COUNTRY GOLD; 4 hours of great Classic Country music. http://countrygold.ca/ 7pm to 8pm - the CJFX Ceilidh--Cape Breton Fiddles with Dave Gillis; 8pm to 10pm - Sounds Atlantic-with Paul Kerwin, Glenn Baker & his guests ; Candid Brewing Company-Brewery/Pub/Bar: 88 College St.: 902-863-3930: 7pm to 9pm - Celtic music with John Hanlon,Kenny Stewart, Stan Chapman, John Pellerin a “pay what you can” admission with all proceeds going to the Antigonish Food Bank. Radio-St. Francis Xavier University: 902-867-3333: 8pm to 10pm - “The Gael’s Voice”, Radio Antigonish (Guth Nan Gaidheal Reidio Antigonish) 92.5 FM hosts, Robert Bingham & Virginia MacLeod [1-800-877-909] St. FX -Bauer Theatre-green room: 902-867-3333: 2pm & 7:30pm - Suspense & Dragnet; @$ 20 Baddeck (Badaig) Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#8th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2022 July 7th to December 17th: 24 Queen St.: 902-295-3283: 7:30pm - A Theatre Baddeck Christmas with Mary-Colin Chisholm, Sydney MacKenzie, Login Robins, Jeff Schwager. SOLD OUT Royal Canadian Legion Branch #53: 37 Ross St.: 902-295-2080: 2pm to 5pm - open jams with host Michael Cavanaugh Dartmouth Montes Showbar Grill: 245 Waverley Rd.: 902-435-1770: 4pm to 9pm - ""Feed Folks''' with Deedee Austin, Charlie A'Court, Allen Snow & the Quorum. Sam Moon, Jon Hines, Shirley Jackson * her Good ROckin' Daddies, Michelle Ryder & Side Hustle, the Affordable Lusuries, Deez Loopz & Funkosphere Express, Leona Burkey, RObert Campbell & band, Giorgio, George Wolf, El Robichau, Josh Janes, and more @$ 20-advance New Scotland Brewing Co.: 91 Alderney Dr.: 902-406-2337: 2pm to 6pm - Halifax Cape Breton Session Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - music in our lobby with either Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, or Deron Donovan. Ellerhouse Ardoise Community & Recreation Centre: 7595 Evangeline Trail: 2pm to 4pm - bluegrass concert -Matt Lunn & Echo Mountain @$ 15 Enfield Irving Big Stop Restaurant: 4pm to 7pm - Anna MacDonald Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Miner's Forum -Flavor on the Bay: 151 Lower N St.: 902-849-6980: 7pm - The Savoy DINNER theatre -''A CAPE BRETON HALMARK CHRISTMAS''' @ $65 incl taxes; catering by Flavor Cape Breton; Glencoe Mills (Gleann Comhainn) St Josephs Church: 7pm - ''Pastoral Airs''' [In Memory of father Bernie]; Fiddlers, dancers , Singers & more. MC Bob Mac Eachern. Shelly Campbell, Allan Dewar, Taya MacDonald, Melody Cameron, Kenneth MacKenzie, & many more lite lunch served,, donations gratefully accepted. Grand-Étang Centre de la Mi-Carême: 51 Harbour Rd., Old Cabot Trail Rd.: 46°32.974′N 61°02.769′W: 902-224-1016: 2pm - Hosted by Nicole Deveau, monthly jam session FREEs [ravestoncheticamp@gmail.com] Guysborough (Baile Mhainisdear) Miles MacDonald Performance Centre: 27 Green St.: 902-533-2015: 2pm - Cape Breton Christmas Show-''Happy Holidaze''' with Jenn Sheppard, Heather Rankin, Terrance Murphy; Colin Grant, Fred Lavery, Stephen Muise, Emily Dingwall; @$ 30 Halifax (Halafacs) Durty Nelly's Authentic Irish Pub: 5221 Sackville St.: 902-406-7640: 3pm to 6pm - music with Jeremy Finney and guest Henry House: 1222 Barrington St.: 2:30pm to 4:30pm - Tunes with Erin and Colin Neptune Theatre: 1593 Argyle St.: 902-429-7070: - Cinderella in Fountain Hall, The Bus Stop Theatre co-op: 2203 Gottingen St.: 1-888-639-1169: 7pm - Unwrapped-a queer holiday concert; The Halifax Jazz Fest Evergreen Stage: 1599 Lower Water St.: - The Halifax Jazz Festival Evergreen Stage Series at the Halifax Beer Garden BG stage STAD Concert , Tide & Timbre , Morgan Toney , JMS Big Band , NSHJ Funk Unit , Victor Fraser , ARENYE ,Avery Dakin, Razzmatazz for Kids , Angela Dawn , The East Enders East Coast Caroling , Yulietide Cheer Trio, Laura Rae, Amythest Dancers, DJ OKAY TK Mary Beth Carthy , The Gilberts , Gizelle De Guzman , Brooklyn Blackmore, Joe H Henry, Tevon Tynes & The SuperStatics , Paul St-Amand Trio , John Gracie Christmas Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village Museum: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 45°56.912′N 60°49.020′W: 902-725-2272: 10am to 4pm - a real Mastodon femur discovered in Middle River in 1832 by an Alexander McRae ""Age of the Mastodon"", a travelling exhibit from the Museum of Natural History. Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....Saturday ceilidhs 5pm to 8pm ; @$ 5: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: 5pm to 8pm - casual gathering of musicians playing playing traditional CB music, Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre: ....Sunday Ceilidhs.: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 2pm to 5pm - ceildh-Brian MacDonald; sponsore by Brad Keithley Community Centre: 5473 Hwy # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2434: 11am to 1pm - 3rd Annual Festival of Trees Louisbourg Louisbourg Fortress -Taverne Storehouse: 265 Park Service Rd.: - Storehouse Tavern Dinner/Concert Series [4] Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 9am to 11am - Barn Dance with Keith Ross 3pm to 4pm - The Voice of New Scotland with Jean Watson Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station owned and operated by Gaelic College and broadcasts from the Beinn Mhàbu campus /Mabou enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Mahone Bay Saltbox Brewery: 363 Main St.: 902-624-0653: 2pm to 4pm - Celtic Music sessons; with Eilidh Buchanan and friends New Waterford (Portlairge Ùr) St. Leonard's Church: 3180 Mt. Carmel Ave.: 2pm - Christmas Concert with Hearts of Kin North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman - music, interviews & Cape Breton segments North Sydney Seniors & Pensioners Hall: 309 RCommercial St.: - Every second Sunday is a talent show, alternating with The Jammers, Petit-de-Grat Radio Richmond-CITU 101.1FM: #3435 Hwy # 206: 902-226-0981: 7pm - Music of Ireland with host/producer Paul Davis Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) 101.5 FM The Hawk: 609 Church St.: 902-625-1220: 9am to 11am - East Coast Rising with Chuck Boudreau 11am to noon - East Coast Countdown with Cameron MacEachern http://www.eastcoastcountdown.com Civic Centre - Bear Head Conference Room: 3pm & 7:30pm - Christmas in Cape Breton SAERC Auditorium: 304 Pitt St.: 902-625-2591: 7:30pm to 9:30pm - ''Christmas in Cape Breton''' with Wendy MacIsaac, Bette & Maynard MacMorrison. Jordan Musycsyn, Mac Morin Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Christmas Gaelic Weekend -Margie Beaton who will lead our Clas nam Fileantach | Fluent Speakers. Sydney (Suidni) Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: 2pm & 7:30pm - #10th Annual ''a Christmas Carol'''-a cast of over 40 local actors, singers, and dancers; ; @$ 42 featuring our original Scrooge from the first production back in 2014: George MacKenzie Simeon's Family Restaurant: 581 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-562-0251: 4pm to 7pm - music with Aaron C Lewis; The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 5pm to 8pm - Celtic Serenade with Host Donnie Campbell, the very best in Cape Breton Music plus songs from Scotland & Ireland, presented by Merit Muffler-Wheel & Brake-Sydney 8pm to 9pm - host Wayne Tucker with Favourites from Newfoundland and Labrador Sydney Mines (Méinnean Baile Shuidni) Northside Baptist Church: 1178 Main St.: 902-304-4707: 11pm - christmas Gospel concert with the Broussard family & Jason Homan, & more West Bay Road Princeville United church: 1041 Riverside Rd.: 2pm - a service of Christmas music and readings; cuppa Wolfville Acadia University-Acadia Festival Theatre: 504 Main St.: 7pm - Christmas With Friends hosted by Rachel MacLean ; Catherine MacLellan, the Sons of Maxwell. @ $31 Horton Ridge Malt and Grain Co: 2504 Ridge Rd.: 902-697-3535: 3pm to 5pm - Ceilidh Weekends; The Space Paddy Bog People on Saturdays, & Delavan on Sundays

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Monday, December 11th 2023

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 6pm to 10pm - Bob Kingsley's -Country top 40 Baddeck (Badaig) Royal Canadian Legion Branch #53: 37 Ross St.: 902-295-2080: - 6:30pm to 9pm-all ages square Dance; 6:30pm-introduction to Baddeck steps; @$ 10; Under 18 Free with Kenneth MacKenzie & Jason Roach; thanks Anna MacDonald for calling & instructing folks. Chéticamp Radio CKJM 106.1FM & 92.5FM [Pomquet], & 97.5 FM [Sydney]: 902-224-1242: 6pm to 7pm - fiddle music show 'Coup d’archet' (Stroke of the Bow) Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - music in our lobby with either Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, or Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs) Dalhousie - Rebecca Cohn Auditorium-Arts Centre’s: 6101 University Ave.: 902-494-3820: 7:30pm - 'Christmas In Cape Breton' with Wendy MacIsaac, Bette & Maynard MacMorrison. Jordan Musycsyn, Mac Morin, Neptune Theatre: 1593 Argyle St.: 902-429-7070: - Cinderella in Fountain Hall, The Bus Stop Theatre co-op: 2203 Gottingen St.: 1-888-639-1169: 6pm - ''Hot to Trot'', Langosh, Peppi, & Yeva The Halifax Jazz Fest Evergreen Stage: 1599 Lower Water St.: - The Halifax Jazz Festival Evergreen Stage Series at the Halifax Beer Garden BG stage STAD Concert , Tide & Timbre , Morgan Toney , JMS Big Band , NSHJ Funk Unit , Victor Fraser , ARENYE ,Avery Dakin, Razzmatazz for Kids , Angela Dawn , The East Enders East Coast Caroling , Yulietide Cheer Trio, Laura Rae, Amythest Dancers, DJ OKAY TK Mary Beth Carthy , The Gilberts , Gizelle De Guzman , Brooklyn Blackmore, Joe H Henry, Tevon Tynes & The SuperStatics , Paul St-Amand Trio , John Gracie Christmas The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 8pm to 10pm - Session with Dave MacIsaac & Louis Benoit Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village Museum: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 45°56.912′N 60°49.020′W: 902-725-2272: 10am to 4pm - a real Mastodon femur discovered in Middle River in 1832 by an Alexander McRae ""Age of the Mastodon"", a travelling exhibit from the Museum of Natural History. Louisbourg Louisbourg Fortress: 3 Fortress Service Road: 902-733-3552: noon to 6pm - Christmas by the sea, stationary parade and gift market-FREE Louisbourg Fortress -Taverne Storehouse: 265 Park Service Rd.: - Storehouse Tavern Dinner/Concert Series [4] Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station owned and operated by Gaelic College and broadcasts from the Beinn Mhàbu campus /Mabou enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free St. Mary’s Church: 7:30pm - The Inverness County Singers concert "LOVE and JOY" donations North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St. George's Channel South Mountain Arm of Gold Community Hall: 3363 West Bay Highway. R.R.2: 902-345-2200: 6:30pm - bi-weekly Song Circle on alternate Monday evenings hall: 3258 West Bay: 6:30pm to 9pm - music jam circle at the hall, Bring your instruments and singing voicesl All are welcome.

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Tuesday, December 12th 2023

Chéticamp Senior Citizen’s Hall- La Salle des Retraités/Cheticamp Senior's Club: - 7pm to 9:30pm-Amateur Musical Circle Dartmouth The Cottage Café | An Teachín: Paddler's Cove-300 Prince Albert Rd.: 6:30pm - Scottish Gaelic conversation group hosted by Cathy Ann MacPhee & Emily McEwan Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - music in our lobby with either Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, or Deron Donovan. Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: - A Christmas with Johnny Reed; by Katie Kadan Halifax (Halafacs) Citadel High-Spatz Auditorium: 1855 Trollope St.: 902-491-4444: 6:30pm & 8:45pm - Candlelight concerts:: Holiday Special Featuring “The Nutcracker” & More Neptune Theatre: 1593 Argyle St.: 902-429-7070: - Cinderella in Fountain Hall, Scotiabank Metro Centre: 1800 Argyle St: 902-451-1221: 7:30pm - Boney M featuring Liz Mitchell "Holiday Favourites and Classic Hits" Tour The Bus Stop Theatre co-op: 2203 Gottingen St.: 1-888-639-1169: 6pm - A christmas Dollhouse Musical-''the Movie''' The Halifax Jazz Fest Evergreen Stage: 1599 Lower Water St.: - The Halifax Jazz Festival Evergreen Stage Series at the Halifax Beer Garden BG stage STAD Concert , Tide & Timbre , Morgan Toney , JMS Big Band , NSHJ Funk Unit , Victor Fraser , ARENYE ,Avery Dakin, Razzmatazz for Kids , Angela Dawn , The East Enders East Coast Caroling , Yulietide Cheer Trio, Laura Rae, Amythest Dancers, DJ OKAY TK Mary Beth Carthy , The Gilberts , Gizelle De Guzman , Brooklyn Blackmore, Joe H Henry, Tevon Tynes & The SuperStatics , Paul St-Amand Trio , John Gracie Christmas Howie Centre Red Farm: 1957 Kings Rd.: Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village Museum: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 45°56.912′N 60°49.020′W: 902-725-2272: 10am to 4pm - a real Mastodon femur discovered in Middle River in 1832 by an Alexander McRae ""Age of the Mastodon"", a travelling exhibit from the Museum of Natural History. Louisbourg Louisbourg Fortress -Taverne Storehouse: 265 Park Service Rd.: - Storehouse Tavern Dinner/Concert Series [4] Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth 8pm to 10pm - Bluegrass Atlantic with Nancy Keddy Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station owned and operated by Gaelic College and broadcasts from the Beinn Mhàbu campus /Mabou enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hood (Sestico) Bayview Education Centre: 7pm - Holiday Concert; in support for our music program. Sackville Sackville Arena: 1st Lake Drive: 7pm to 9pm - Jam-Mix of country, pop, folk, rock & roll Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni) Cedar’s Club Hall: 30 Mackenzie St.: 902-539-1901: 7pm - Country Line Dance lessons , @ $ 5 [ Christine-cfilipowich@yahoo.ca ; Facebook: @LineDanceCapeBreton ] Old Sydney Society: 173 Charlotte St.: 902-539-1572: 2pm & 7pm - Wicked Walking Tour; @$ 12 register at 902-539-1572 Wolfville Saltbox Brewery: 456 Main St.: 7pm to 9pm - Bluesday with Jester J Brown-

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Wednesday, December 13th 2023

Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - music in our lobby with either Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, or Deron Donovan. Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Miner's Forum -Flavor on the Bay: 151 Lower N St.: 902-849-6980: 7pm - The Savoy DINNER theatre -''A CAPE BRETON HALMARK CHRISTMAS''' @ $65 incl taxes; catering by Flavor Cape Breton; The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: - A Christmas with Johnny Reed; by Katie Kadan 7pm to 10pm - ''A Hallmark Christmas in Cape Breton''-Dinner Theatre at the Miner’s Forum $67 Halifax (Halafacs) Lion's Head Tavern: 3081 Robie St.: 902-455-0181: 8pm to 11pm - jam Sessions with Roy Logan Neptune Theatre: 1593 Argyle St.: 902-429-7070: - Cinderella in Fountain Hall, Obladee Wine Bar: 1600 Barrington St.: 902-405-4505: 6:30pm to 8pm & 8:30pm to 10pm - Wednesday night JAZZ with Willem Paynter Trio; @$ 5 The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 7pm - Craft Draught Showdown: New Scotland vs Propeller The Halifax Jazz Fest Evergreen Stage: 1599 Lower Water St.: - The Halifax Jazz Festival Evergreen Stage Series at the Halifax Beer Garden BG stage STAD Concert , Tide & Timbre , Morgan Toney , JMS Big Band , NSHJ Funk Unit , Victor Fraser , ARENYE ,Avery Dakin, Razzmatazz for Kids , Angela Dawn , The East Enders East Coast Caroling , Yulietide Cheer Trio, Laura Rae, Amythest Dancers, DJ OKAY TK Mary Beth Carthy , The Gilberts , Gizelle De Guzman , Brooklyn Blackmore, Joe H Henry, Tevon Tynes & The SuperStatics , Paul St-Amand Trio , John Gracie Christmas The Oxford Taproom: 6418 Quinpool Rd.: 902-431-0501: 8pm to 10:30pm - irish jam sessions Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village Museum: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 45°56.912′N 60°49.020′W: 902-725-2272: 10am to 4pm - a real Mastodon femur discovered in Middle River in 1832 by an Alexander McRae ""Age of the Mastodon"", a travelling exhibit from the Museum of Natural History. Louisbourg Louisbourg Fortress -Taverne Storehouse: 265 Park Service Rd.: - Storehouse Tavern Dinner/Concert Series [4] Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station owned and operated by Gaelic College and broadcasts from the Beinn Mhàbu campus /Mabou enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman - music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Northern Yacht Club: 27 Seaview Drive: 902-794-9121: - 6pm--live music with Rob Barrie, Andrew Doyle Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) the Carriage House: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: 7pm to 10pm - open mic with host Rob Smith River Bourgeois Anne Sampson Building: 7pm to 9pm - music circle Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College-Concert Series-Instructor Ceilidhs: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: 7:30pm - in person & Online - Wednesday Night Ceilidh with Annual Christmas Lighting, ceilidh with Buddy MacDonald, John Pellerin, Joel Chiasson, Rodney MacDonald. Colin MacDonald, Michael Cavanaugh Sydney (Suidni) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to 11pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show. Truro Julias Lounge: 165 Willow St.: 8pm to midnight - acoustic jams Whycocomagh (Hogamah) Education Centre: 50 Norman McLeod rd.: 902-756-2901: 6:30pm - School christmas Holiday concert;

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Thursday, December 14th 2023

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Heritage Museum: 20 East Main St.: 902-863-6160: 7pm to 9pm - Ceilidh at the Museum with Karen Beaton & guests. @$ 10 Little Christo's Pizzeria & Mediterranean Eatery: 355 Main St.: 902-867-4992: 6:30pm to 9:30pm - open mic Piper's Pub: 33 College St.: 45°37.306′N 61°59.514′W: 902-863-2590: 6pm to 8pm - Thursday night Ceilidhs are back Arichat Island Nest Restaurant: 2344 Hwy #206: 902-226-0033: 7pm to 9pm - Daniel LeBlanc Canning The Annex: 7pm to 9pm - jam session Chéticamp La Place des arts Père Anselme Chiasson Auditorium-NDA: 15118 Cabot Trail: 46°37.511′N 61°00.959′W: 902-224-1876, 902-224-2642: - Spectacle de Noei-l'ecole NDA - Noei Show Dartmouth Buffalo Club: 6:30pm to 9:30pm - jam and for 3 more Thursdays [George L. Wolf ]. Christ Church Parish Hall: 50 Wentworth St.: 7pm - donation based Folk event ;the first Thursday of every month The Helen Creighton Folklore Society & Big Turnip Records presents- The Helen Creighton Folk Club Montes Showbar Grill: 245 Waverley Rd.: 902-435-1770: 8pm - jam with-Dan Baird and his recurring cast Sanctuary Arts Centre: 100 Ochterloney St: 7pm - Storybook Theatre presenting "A Christmas Spectacular" Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - music in our lobby with either Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, or Deron Donovan. Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Miner's Forum -Flavor on the Bay: 151 Lower N St.: 902-849-6980: 7pm - The Savoy DINNER theatre -''A CAPE BRETON HALMARK CHRISTMAS''' @ $65 incl taxes; catering by Flavor Cape Breton; The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: 7pm to 10pm - ''A Hallmark Christmas in Cape Breton''-Dinner Theatre at the Miner’s Forum $67 7:30pm - 10pm-The Irish Descendants Christmas Halifax (Halafacs) Casino Nova Scotia -: ...-Bruce Guthro Songwriters Circle -ONLINE SERIES: 8pm - Bruce Guthro Songwriters Circle- with Jimmy Rankin, Ria Mae, Gordie Sampson; & more with host Dylan Guthro; 19+ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552255555314 Durty Nelly's Authentic Irish Pub: 5221 Sackville St.: 902-406-7640: 7:30pm to 10:30pm - music with Jeremy Finney, Ian MacMillan and friends Good Robot Brewing Company: 2736 Robie St.: 902-446-1692: 8pm - Better Times Comedy-a weekly stand-up comedy night Maritime Centre-Pacifico Bar: corner of Barrington & Salter St.: 902-422-3633: - The amazing Mellotones Neptune Theatre: 1593 Argyle St.: 902-429-7070: - Cinderella in Fountain Hall, The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 7:30pm - Aaron MacDonald band The Halifax Jazz Fest Evergreen Stage: 1599 Lower Water St.: - The Halifax Jazz Festival Evergreen Stage Series at the Halifax Beer Garden BG stage STAD Concert , Tide & Timbre , Morgan Toney , JMS Big Band , NSHJ Funk Unit , Victor Fraser , ARENYE ,Avery Dakin, Razzmatazz for Kids , Angela Dawn , The East Enders East Coast Caroling , Yulietide Cheer Trio, Laura Rae, Amythest Dancers, DJ OKAY TK Mary Beth Carthy , The Gilberts , Gizelle De Guzman , Brooklyn Blackmore, Joe H Henry, Tevon Tynes & The SuperStatics , Paul St-Amand Trio , John Gracie Christmas Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village Museum: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 45°56.912′N 60°49.020′W: 902-725-2272: 10am to 4pm - a real Mastodon femur discovered in Middle River in 1832 by an Alexander McRae ""Age of the Mastodon"", a travelling exhibit from the Museum of Natural History. Little Bras d'Or Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 7pm to 10pm - "traditional Cape Breton fiddle-''the Northside Session' ; bring an instrument & join in; ; FREE led by Larry-Eleanor Parks and Paul Cranford Louisbourg Louisbourg Fortress -Taverne Storehouse: 265 Park Service Rd.: - Storehouse Tavern Dinner/Concert Series [4] Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station owned and operated by Gaelic College and broadcasts from the Beinn Mhàbu campus /Mabou enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free New Waterford (Portlairge Ùr) Breton Education Centre Auditorium: 667 Eight St.: 902-862-6432: 7pm - ''Men of the Deeps-Christmas in the Mines'''; part of the Farewell to BEC Series @$ 30 with the BEC Senior Concert Band. & Colin Grant; support the BEC Band. North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free River Bourgeois Anne Sampson Building: 7pm - Gerrys music circle with Edna & Gerry and Friends; bring your instruments and join in the fun. @ $ toonie Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Bras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmaster's Pub': ..Saturday Matinees: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: 6pm to 8pm - Thirsty Thursday with open mic-host Rob Smith ; co-host-Chantal O'Neill Sydney (Suidni) Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 5pm to 8pm - entertainment with Aaron Lewis & Guest Old Sydney Society: 173 Charlotte St.: 902-539-1572: 2pm & 7pm - Wicked Walking Tour; @$ 12 register at 902-539-1572 Truro Marigold Cobequid Cultural Centre: 605 Prince St.: 902-897-4004: - Coig-Christmas Tour with Margie Beaton & Thierry Clouette Wolfville Paddy's Brew Pub & Rosie's Restaurant: 460 Main St.: 902-542-0059: 7:30pm to 10:30pm - music with Jenny Melvin and Kevin Roach, Yarmouth Th'YARC Playhouse & Arts Centre: 76 Parade St.: 902-742-1136, 1-855-251-6107: - The Innkeeper's Christmas with Lennie Gallant

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Friday, December 15th 2023

Berwick Union Street Café & Pub: 183 Commercial St: 902-538-7787: - 7pm to 9pm-free music Chéticamp Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 7pm to 9pm - Andrew & Dwayne Poirier Creignish (Creiginnis) Community Hall: 2123 Highway 19: 45°43.971′N 61°27.672′W: 902-625-1476: 6pm to 9pm - Happy Hour , music as well. 6pm to 9pm - Stephen Poirier Dartmouth New Scotland Brewing Co.: 91 Alderney Dr.: 902-406-2337: 8pm - Willie Stratton Sanctuary Arts Centre: 100 Ochterloney St: 7pm - Storybook Theatre presenting "A Christmas Spectacular" Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - music in our lobby with either Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, or Deron Donovan. Dominion Shamrock Club: 2012 March 11th to 17th-Irish Heritage Festival: Commercial St.: 902-849-2600: 6pm to 9pm - Brandon Bates Enfield Irving Big Stop Restaurant: 8pm - Anna MacDonald Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Miner's Forum -Flavor on the Bay: 151 Lower N St.: 902-849-6980: 7pm - The Savoy DINNER theatre -''A CAPE BRETON HALMARK CHRISTMAS''' @ $65 incl taxes; catering by Flavor Cape Breton; The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: 7pm to 10pm - ''A Hallmark Christmas in Cape Breton''-Dinner Theatre at the Miner’s Forum $67 Glencoe Station Glencoe Station Hall: 1536 Mabou Rd.: 802-787-2062: 8:30pm to midnight - musiv by Eddie Cummings @$ 10 19+ Halifax (Halafacs) Casino Nova Scotia -: ...-Bruce Guthro Songwriters Circle -ONLINE SERIES: 8pm - Bruce Guthro Songwriters Circle- with Jimmy Rankin, Ria Mae, Gordie Sampson; & more with host Dylan Guthro; 19+ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552255555314 Neptune Theatre: 1593 Argyle St.: 902-429-7070: - Cinderella in Fountain Hall, The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: - Coig Christmas Tour with Margie Beaton & Thierry Clouette The Halifax Jazz Fest Evergreen Stage: 1599 Lower Water St.: - The Halifax Jazz Festival Evergreen Stage Series at the Halifax Beer Garden BG stage STAD Concert , Tide & Timbre , Morgan Toney , JMS Big Band , NSHJ Funk Unit , Victor Fraser , ARENYE ,Avery Dakin, Razzmatazz for Kids , Angela Dawn , The East Enders East Coast Caroling , Yulietide Cheer Trio, Laura Rae, Amythest Dancers, DJ OKAY TK Mary Beth Carthy , The Gilberts , Gizelle De Guzman , Brooklyn Blackmore, Joe H Henry, Tevon Tynes & The SuperStatics , Paul St-Amand Trio , John Gracie Christmas Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village Museum: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 45°56.912′N 60°49.020′W: 902-725-2272: 10am to 4pm - a real Mastodon femur discovered in Middle River in 1832 by an Alexander McRae ""Age of the Mastodon"", a travelling exhibit from the Museum of Natural History. Louisbourg Louisbourg Fortress: Dinner Theatre: 3 FortressService Road: 902-733-3548: - 3rd Annual Sinister Soiree ; #$ 65 -with Beverly MacLean & Howie MacDonald in the Grandchamp Restaurant, & Jacob Noonan, Bob Gill, Sonnie Greening and Eric Marcotte on the Storehouse Tavern stage. Louisbourg Fortress -Taverne Storehouse: 265 Park Service Rd.: - Storehouse Tavern Dinner/Concert Series [4] 6pm - meal; show at 7:30pm-Morgan Toney, Keith Mullins, Ryan Roberts -''Storehouse Tavern Dinner/Concert Series''' [ 4 of 4 ] Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) Beinn Mhàbu -Mabou Hill College: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-623-0455: 10am to 11am - Virtual Open House @ Beinnmhabu.ca/foundation-year CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station owned and operated by Gaelic College and broadcasts from the Beinn Mhàbu campus /Mabou enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Margaree Centre Wilson United Church: 902-248-2333: 7:30pm - le Choeur du Havre-in concert ; & Lawrence Cameron Margaretsville Evergreen Theatre: 1660 Stronach Mountain Rd: 902-825-6834: - The Innkeeper's Christmas with Lennie Gallant North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Northern Yacht Club: 27 Seaview Drive: 902-794-9121: - 6pm--live music with Rob Barrie, Andrew Doyle Oxford Capitol Theatre: 5220 Main St.: 902-694-5928: 7pm - open mic Pictou (Phiogto) DeCoste Entertainment Centre-on the Road: 90 Water St.: 1-800-353-5338, 902-485-8848: 7:30pm - Irish Descendants Christmas @at Pictou Legion; @$ $51.18 Royal Canadian Legion: 130 Veterans Drive: 7:30pm - Irish Descendants Christmas Port Howe Christina Martin home studio: 7:30pm to 9:30pm - house concert with Christina Martin-''The Denim Sessions''; limited to 20 folks; @$ 30 [The exact address will be emailed to you when you make your reservation.] wear as much denim as humanly possibl Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: 8pm to 10pm - open mic night; with hosts ; Chantal Paul O'Neil & Rob Smith Sydney (Suidni) Centre 200: 481 George St.: 902-564-2200, 1-877-545-3330: 7:30pm - Boney M featuring Liz Mitchell "Holiday Favourites and Classic Hits" Tour Flavor on the Water -H20-Sydney Marine Terminal-“The Royal Cape Breton Room”: 60 Esplanade: 902-567-1043: 5:30pm to 9pm - Live Music Membertou Trade & Convention Centre: 50 Maillard St.: 902-539-2300: 5pm to 1am - Mi’kmaw Circle Of Hope Society presents 2nd Annual ''Wearing Our Identity: Celebration of our Indigenous Woman & Resilience Fashion Show''. @$ 100; & After show performance 19+ with The Relatives The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - East Coast after dark -promoting Maritime culture, heritage and artistic talent Trenton Hillside Community Hall: 27 Chance Harbour Rd.: 902-755-3938: 6:30pm to 9pm - Kitchen party jam; All singers and players welcome, musicians free of charge, audience @$ 5 Wolfville Acadia University-Acadia Festival Theatre: 504 Main St.: - Matt Andersen-Christmas show

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Saturday, December 16th 2023

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Antigonish Farmer's Market: 30 James St.: 902-867-7479: 9am - Mary Beth Carty Royal Canadian Legion-branch # 59: 294 Main St.: 902-863-3666: 8pm - 'the Office Christmas party' -fundraiser for CACL Antigonish; music by Aaron MacDonald comedy by Darryl Purvis St. Ninian’s Cathedral: 121 St. Ninian St.: 7pm - ''Songs of Joy and Peace on Earth''' - - by donation at the door - with Heather MacIsaac, John Pellerin, Emery VandeWeil, Mary Beth Carty Baddeck (Badaig) Royal Canadian Legion Branch #53: 37 Ross St.: 902-295-2080: 8pm to 11pm - the Turnbull Brothers @$ 15-advance Chéticamp Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 2pm to 6pm - fiddle music with Howie MacDonald & Beverley MacLean Radio CKJM 106.1FM & 92.5FM [Pomquet], & 97.5 FM [Sydney]: 902-224-1242: 6pm to 7pm - Gaelic/English program 'Aisrigh nan Gaidheal' Dartmouth Sanctuary Arts Centre: 100 Ochterloney St: 2pm - Storybook Theatre presenting "A Christmas Spectacular" Seamus David's Irish Pub-Dartmouth Crossing: 21 Logiealmond Close Dartmouth Crossing: 902-462-2034: 2pm to 5pm - 8pm-Brennan & Anna MacDonald Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - music in our lobby with either Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, or Deron Donovan. Florence Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #83: 610 Bras D'Or Florence Rd.: 902-736-6313: 7pm to 10pm - entertainment by the Circle Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Miner's Forum -Flavor on the Bay: 151 Lower N St.: 902-849-6980: 7pm - The Savoy DINNER theatre -''A CAPE BRETON HALMARK CHRISTMAS''' @ $65 incl taxes; catering by Flavor Cape Breton; The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: 2pm & 7:30pm - Barra MacNeils-an East Coast Christmas Halifax (Halafacs) Casino Nova Scotia -: ...-Bruce Guthro Songwriters Circle -ONLINE SERIES: 8pm - Bruce Guthro Songwriters Circle- with Jimmy Rankin, Ria Mae, Gordie Sampson; & more with host Dylan Guthro; 19+ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552255555314 Neptune Theatre: 1593 Argyle St.: 902-429-7070: - Cinderella in Fountain Hall, St. Andrew's United Church-MAIN stage: .....The Stage Mondays 2022-2023 collection: 6036 Coburg Road: 902-456-8779: - The Innkeeper's Christmas with Lennie Gallant The Halifax Jazz Fest Evergreen Stage: 1599 Lower Water St.: - The Halifax Jazz Festival Evergreen Stage Series at the Halifax Beer Garden BG stage STAD Concert , Tide & Timbre , Morgan Toney , JMS Big Band , NSHJ Funk Unit , Victor Fraser , ARENYE ,Avery Dakin, Razzmatazz for Kids , Angela Dawn , The East Enders East Coast Caroling , Yulietide Cheer Trio, Laura Rae, Amythest Dancers, DJ OKAY TK Mary Beth Carthy , The Gilberts , Gizelle De Guzman , Brooklyn Blackmore, Joe H Henry, Tevon Tynes & The SuperStatics , Paul St-Amand Trio , John Gracie Christmas Hillsborough Hillsborough & Glendyer Hall: # 4738-Hwy #252: 902-258-5265: 7pm to 9pm - Ronelda Aylward's -Hillsborough jam sessions, bi-weekly @ $ 5; entertainers Free, Inverness (An Sithean) Inverness Miners Museum: 4pm to 5pm - music with Francis A MacDonald Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village Museum: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 45°56.912′N 60°49.020′W: 902-725-2272: 10am to 4pm - a real Mastodon femur discovered in Middle River in 1832 by an Alexander McRae ""Age of the Mastodon"", a travelling exhibit from the Museum of Natural History. Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 8am - conversations, music, and the voices and views of Nova Scotia's Gaelic community. http://live.cioe975.ca/ 9am to noon - East Coast Rising – with Martin Hickey noon to 2pm - Cape Breton Calling – with Tony Mombourquette Mabou (An Drochaid) Beinn Mhàbu -Mabou Hill College: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-623-0455: 6pm to 9pm - fundraiser with music by Stephen Poirier; 3 course dinner and entertainment Limited seating [ 902-797-0600 ] Partial Proceeds Going To The Christmas Daddies CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station owned and operated by Gaelic College and broadcasts from the Beinn Mhàbu campus /Mabou enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira) House concert: 1707 Hillside road: 7pm - house concert with Rose Morrison & Eric Angus Whyte ; @$ 35 limited seating [info-Vicki 902-871-2716, e-transfer ericanguswhyte@gmail.com ] Maryvale (Allt A´ Mheiligein) Maryvale Schoolhouse hall: # 4 JRS Drive-Highway #245: 902-863-5696: 8pm to 11pm - ALL Ages Square Dance at Maryvale Schoolhouse hall; @ $10 . Shelly Campbell & Allen Dewar, ; Children 12 & under free. Tea & refreshments Middle River (An Abhainn Mheadhanach) Community Hall: 2656 Cabot Trail: 9pm to 1am - annual Christmas Dance, with DJ Firehound ; @$ 20 19+ New Glasgow (Glaschu Ùr) Glasgow Square Theatre: 155 Riverside Pkwy: 902-752-4800: 8:30pm - StoneHouse: EP Release Show; Steve Luxton Band & Tyler & Abbey Mullendore; @$ 15 North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Petit-de-Grat Radio Richmond-CITU 101.1FM: #3435 Hwy # 206: 902-226-0981: 7pm to 10pm - "Music From The Isle Of Newfoundland" with host Howard Sleep Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni) Cape Breton Farmer's Market: 15 Falmouth St.: 12:45am to 2:30pm - live music with Flavor on the Water -H20-Sydney Marine Terminal-“The Royal Cape Breton Room”: 60 Esplanade: 902-567-1043: 5:30pm to 9pm - Live Music Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: 8pm - Adam Baldwin, The Jenny Wren, Mariel Buckley Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 6:30pm to 9:30pm - corner lounge live music The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - Cape Breton Kitchen party with Ron Neville-music of island musicians Westville Whitetail Pub & Grill: 1988 South Main St.: 902-396-1759: - every 2nd Saturday-open mic with Andrew Reid Whycocomagh (Hogamah) Whycocomagh Waterfront Centre: # 9650 Highway # 105: 902-756-3580: 9pm to 1am - Winter Wonderland Dance with Beech Hill; @$ 25; a semi-formal event; 19+ Wolfville Acadia University-Acadia Festival Theatre: 504 Main St.: - Matt Andersen-Christmas show Horton Ridge Malt and Grain Co: 2504 Ridge Rd.: 902-697-3535: 3pm to 5pm - Ceilidh Weekends; The Space Paddy Bog People on Saturdays, & Delavan on Sundays

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Sunday, December 17th 2023

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Antigonish Baptist Church: 10:30pm - christmas Gospel concert with the Broussard family & Jason Homan, & more CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 2pm to 6pm - Daryl MacLean's COUNTRY GOLD; 4 hours of great Classic Country music. http://countrygold.ca/ 7pm to 8pm - the CJFX Ceilidh--Cape Breton Fiddles with Dave Gillis; 8pm to 10pm - Sounds Atlantic-with Paul Kerwin, Glenn Baker & his guests ; Candid Brewing Company-Brewery/Pub/Bar: 88 College St.: 902-863-3930: 7pm to 9pm - Celtic music with John Hanlon,Kenny Stewart, Stan Chapman, John Pellerin a “pay what you can” admission with all proceeds going to the Antigonish Food Bank. Radio-St. Francis Xavier University: 902-867-3333: 8pm to 10pm - “The Gael’s Voice”, Radio Antigonish (Guth Nan Gaidheal Reidio Antigonish) 92.5 FM hosts, Robert Bingham & Virginia MacLeod [1-800-877-909] Baddeck (Badaig) Royal Canadian Legion Branch #53: 37 Ross St.: 902-295-2080: 2pm to 5pm - open jams with host Michael Cavanaugh Chéticamp Église Saint Pierre church: 7:30pm - le Choeur du Havre-in concert ; & Lawrence Cameron Dartmouth New Scotland Brewing Co.: 91 Alderney Dr.: 902-406-2337: 2pm to 6pm - Halifax Cape Breton Session Sanctuary Arts Centre: 100 Ochterloney St: 2pm - Storybook Theatre presenting "A Christmas Spectacular" Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - music in our lobby with either Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, or Deron Donovan. Enfield Irving Big Stop Restaurant: 4pm to 7pm - Anna MacDonald Grand-Étang Centre de la Mi-Carême: 51 Harbour Rd., Old Cabot Trail Rd.: 46°32.974′N 61°02.769′W: 902-224-1016: 2pm - Hosted by Nicole Deveau, monthly jam session FREEs [ravestoncheticamp@gmail.com] Guysborough Intervale St. Patrick’s Hall: 175 North Intervale Rd.: 2pm - Kitchen party. all welcome; @$ 5; and a lunch Halifax (Halafacs) Durty Nelly's Authentic Irish Pub: 5221 Sackville St.: 902-406-7640: 3pm to 6pm - music with Jeremy Finney and guest Henry House: 1222 Barrington St.: 2:30pm to 4:30pm - Tunes with Erin and Colin Neptune Theatre: 1593 Argyle St.: 902-429-7070: - Cinderella in Fountain Hall, The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: - Christmas spirit with Dave Gunning & J.P. Cormier The Halifax Jazz Fest Evergreen Stage: 1599 Lower Water St.: - The Halifax Jazz Festival Evergreen Stage Series at the Halifax Beer Garden BG stage STAD Concert , Tide & Timbre , Morgan Toney , JMS Big Band , NSHJ Funk Unit , Victor Fraser , ARENYE ,Avery Dakin, Razzmatazz for Kids , Angela Dawn , The East Enders East Coast Caroling , Yulietide Cheer Trio, Laura Rae, Amythest Dancers, DJ OKAY TK Mary Beth Carthy , The Gilberts , Gizelle De Guzman , Brooklyn Blackmore, Joe H Henry, Tevon Tynes & The SuperStatics , Paul St-Amand Trio , John Gracie Christmas Howie Centre Red Farm: 1957 Kings Rd.: 4pm - jazzy Christmas extravaganza Jazz session @$ 10 with Janet Bickerton , Marcel Aucoin , Red Mike Macdonald , Steve Luxton, & Guest Vocalists: Shelly Allen, Linda Muise & Jo-Anne Rolls Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village Museum: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 45°56.912′N 60°49.020′W: 902-725-2272: 10am to 4pm - a real Mastodon femur discovered in Middle River in 1832 by an Alexander McRae ""Age of the Mastodon"", a travelling exhibit from the Museum of Natural History. Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....Saturday ceilidhs 5pm to 8pm ; @$ 5: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: 5pm to 8pm - casual gathering of musicians playing playing traditional CB music, Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre: ....Sunday Ceilidhs.: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 2pm to 5pm - ceildh-Andrea Beaton and Troy MacGillivray Community Centre: 5473 Hwy # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2434: 3pm - Christmas with a Celtic Touch; presented by the Celtic Touch Dancers; @$10 Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 9am to 11am - Barn Dance with Keith Ross 3pm to 4pm - The Voice of New Scotland with Jean Watson Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station owned and operated by Gaelic College and broadcasts from the Beinn Mhàbu campus /Mabou enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Mahone Bay Saltbox Brewery: 363 Main St.: 902-624-0653: 2pm to 4pm - Celtic Music sessons; with Eilidh Buchanan and friends North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman - music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) 101.5 FM The Hawk: 609 Church St.: 902-625-1220: 9am to 11am - East Coast Rising with Chuck Boudreau 11am to noon - East Coast Countdown with Cameron MacEachern http://www.eastcoastcountdown.com Civic Centre - Bear Head Conference Room: 3pm - The Men of the Deeps-Christmas in the Mine with Colin Grant SAERC Auditorium: 304 Pitt St.: 902-625-2591: 3pm - ''A Christmas in the Mine'' -Men of the Deeps with Colin Grant. $30. Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni) Breton Brewing: 364 Keltic Drive-Coxheath: 902-270-4677: 5:30pm - Christmas Concert with Jordan Musycsyn & Em Dingwall; @$ 20 19+ [902-567-0015] Church of Christ the King: 19 Trinity Ave & George St.: 3pm - Cape Breton Chorale-''Christmas''' @$ 30 Daniel's Ale House-Restaurant & Lounge: 456 Charlotte St.: 902-562-8586: 4:30pm to 7:30pm - Brandon Bates Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - The Innkeeper's Christmas with Lennie Gallant Simeon's Family Restaurant: 581 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-562-0251: 4pm to 7pm - music with Aaron C Lewis; The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 5pm to 8pm - Celtic Serenade with Host Donnie Campbell, the very best in Cape Breton Music plus songs from Scotland & Ireland, presented by Merit Muffler-Wheel & Brake-Sydney 8pm to 9pm - host Wayne Tucker with Favourites from Newfoundland and Labrador Wolfville Acadia University-Convocation Hall: 902-542-5500: 7:30pm - Barra MacNeils-an East Coast Christmas Horton Ridge Malt and Grain Co: 2504 Ridge Rd.: 902-697-3535: 3pm to 5pm - Ceilidh Weekends; The Space Paddy Bog People on Saturdays, & Delavan on Sundays

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Monday, December 18th 2023

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 6pm to 10pm - Bob Kingsley's -Country top 40 Chéticamp Radio CKJM 106.1FM & 92.5FM [Pomquet], & 97.5 FM [Sydney]: 902-224-1242: 6pm to 7pm - fiddle music show 'Coup d’archet' (Stroke of the Bow) Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - music in our lobby with either Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, or Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs) Dalhousie - Rebecca Cohn Auditorium-Arts Centre’s: 6101 University Ave.: 902-494-3820: 7:30pm - Barra MacNeils-an East Coast Christmas Neptune Theatre: 1593 Argyle St.: 902-429-7070: - Cinderella in Fountain Hall, The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: - Christmas spirit with Dave Gunning & J.P. Cormier The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 8pm to 10pm - Session with Dave MacIsaac & Louis Benoit Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village Museum: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 45°56.912′N 60°49.020′W: 902-725-2272: 10am to 4pm - a real Mastodon femur discovered in Middle River in 1832 by an Alexander McRae ""Age of the Mastodon"", a travelling exhibit from the Museum of Natural History. Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station owned and operated by Gaelic College and broadcasts from the Beinn Mhàbu campus /Mabou enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Whycocomagh (Hogamah) Charlene's Restaurant: #9816 Trans Canada Highway #105: 902-756-8004: 5pm to 7pm - music Monday with Dawn & Margie Beaton

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Tuesday, December 19th 2023

Broad Cove (An Caolas Leathann) St Margaret’s of Scotland church: 178 Broad Cove Marsh Rd.: 7:30pm - le Choeur du Havre-in concert ; & Lawrence Cameron Chéticamp Senior Citizen’s Hall- La Salle des Retraités/Cheticamp Senior's Club: - 7pm to 9:30pm-Amateur Musical Circle Dartmouth Sanctuary Arts Centre: 100 Ochterloney St: 6:30pm to 8pm - Miracle on Ochterloney Street-A heartwarming Christmas musical The Cottage Café | An Teachín: Paddler's Cove-300 Prince Albert Rd.: 6:30pm - Scottish Gaelic conversation group hosted by Cathy Ann MacPhee & Emily McEwan Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - music in our lobby with either Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, or Deron Donovan. D’Escousse Civic Improvement Centre: 3276 Hwy #320: 7pm to 9pm - North Side Music Circle ; jam; proceeds to help Mental Health; [every 2nd tuesday] Halifax (Halafacs) Dalhousie - Rebecca Cohn Auditorium-Arts Centre’s: 6101 University Ave.: 902-494-3820: 7:30pm - Barra MacNeils-an East Coast Christmas Neptune Theatre: 1593 Argyle St.: 902-429-7070: - Cinderella in Fountain Hall, The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: - Christmas spirit with Dave Gunning & J.P. Cormier Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village Museum: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 45°56.912′N 60°49.020′W: 902-725-2272: 10am to 4pm - a real Mastodon femur discovered in Middle River in 1832 by an Alexander McRae ""Age of the Mastodon"", a travelling exhibit from the Museum of Natural History. Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth 8pm to 10pm - Bluegrass Atlantic with Nancy Keddy Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station owned and operated by Gaelic College and broadcasts from the Beinn Mhàbu campus /Mabou enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free The Cellar Cafe & Bar -Higher Grounds Cafe: 299 Commercial St.: 902-241-4453: - Jacob Noonan Sackville Sackville Arena: 1st Lake Drive: 7pm to 9pm - Jam-Mix of country, pop, folk, rock & roll Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni) Cedar’s Club Hall: 30 Mackenzie St.: 902-539-1901: 7pm - Country Line Dance lessons , @ $ 5 [ Christine-cfilipowich@yahoo.ca ; Facebook: @LineDanceCapeBreton ] Old Sydney Society: 173 Charlotte St.: 902-539-1572: 2pm & 7pm - Wicked Walking Tour; @$ 12 register at 902-539-1572 Wolfville Saltbox Brewery: 456 Main St.: 7pm to 9pm - Bluesday with Jester J Brown-

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Wednesday, December 20th 2023

Arichat Telile Community TV -radio Richmond 104.1fm: 17 Conney's Lane: 902-226-1928: 7:30pm - 'East Coast Spotlight', -broadcast live with host Gerry Samson Chéticamp Raveston Music School-École de musique: 15226 Cabot Trail Rd.: 902-224-7749: 7pm - Children's Holiday Dance For children, grade 3 to 8. @ $10 Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - music in our lobby with either Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, or Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs) Lion's Head Tavern: 3081 Robie St.: 902-455-0181: 8pm to 11pm - jam Sessions with Roy Logan Neptune Theatre: 1593 Argyle St.: 902-429-7070: - Cinderella in Fountain Hall, Obladee Wine Bar: 1600 Barrington St.: 902-405-4505: 6:30pm to 8pm & 8:30pm to 10pm - Wednesday night JAZZ with Willem Paynter Trio; @$ 5 The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: - Christmas spirit with Dave Gunning & J.P. Cormier The Oxford Taproom: 6418 Quinpool Rd.: 902-431-0501: 8pm to 10:30pm - irish jam sessions Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village Museum: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 45°56.912′N 60°49.020′W: 902-725-2272: 10am to 4pm - a real Mastodon femur discovered in Middle River in 1832 by an Alexander McRae ""Age of the Mastodon"", a travelling exhibit from the Museum of Natural History. Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station owned and operated by Gaelic College and broadcasts from the Beinn Mhàbu campus /Mabou enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman - music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Northern Yacht Club: 27 Seaview Drive: 902-794-9121: - 6pm--live music with Rob Barrie, Andrew Doyle The Cellar Cafe & Bar -Higher Grounds Cafe: 299 Commercial St.: 902-241-4453: - Hearts of Kin Live; @$ 15 Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) the Carriage House: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: 7pm to 10pm - open mic with host Rob Smith Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College-Concert Series-Instructor Ceilidhs: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: 7:30pm - in person & Online - Wednesday Night Ceilidh with Sydney (Suidni) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to 11pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show. Truro Julias Lounge: 165 Willow St.: 8pm to midnight - acoustic jams

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Thursday, December 21st 2023

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Heritage Museum: 20 East Main St.: 902-863-6160: 7pm to 9pm - Ceilidh at the Museum with Karen Beaton & guests. @$ 10 Little Christo's Pizzeria & Mediterranean Eatery: 355 Main St.: 902-867-4992: 6:30pm to 9:30pm - open mic Piper's Pub: 33 College St.: 45°37.306′N 61°59.514′W: 902-863-2590: 6pm to 8pm - Thursday night Ceilidhs are back Arichat Island Nest Restaurant: 2344 Hwy #206: 902-226-0033: 7pm to 9pm - Daniel LeBlanc Canning The Annex: 7pm to 9pm - jam session Chéticamp Raveston Music School-École de musique: 15226 Cabot Trail Rd.: 902-224-7749: 7pm - Spectacle-Louis Arsenault-show-Louis Arsenault; @$ 15-limited seating Dartmouth Christ Church Parish Hall: 50 Wentworth St.: 7pm - donation based Folk event ;the first Thursday of every month The Helen Creighton Folklore Society & Big Turnip Records presents- The Helen Creighton Folk Club Montes Showbar Grill: 245 Waverley Rd.: 902-435-1770: 8pm - jam with-Dan Baird and his recurring cast Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - music in our lobby with either Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, or Deron Donovan. Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: 7pm - Elf the Musical Halifax (Halafacs) Durty Nelly's Authentic Irish Pub: 5221 Sackville St.: 902-406-7640: 7:30pm to 10:30pm - music with Jeremy Finney, Ian MacMillan and friends Good Robot Brewing Company: 2736 Robie St.: 902-446-1692: 8pm - Better Times Comedy-a weekly stand-up comedy night Maritime Centre-Pacifico Bar: corner of Barrington & Salter St.: 902-422-3633: - The amazing Mellotones Neptune Theatre: 1593 Argyle St.: 902-429-7070: - Cinderella in Fountain Hall, The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: - Christmas spirit with Dave Gunning & J.P. Cormier Little Bras d'Or Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 7pm to 10pm - "traditional Cape Breton fiddle-''the Northside Session' ; bring an instrument & join in; ; FREE led by Larry-Eleanor Parks and Paul Cranford Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station owned and operated by Gaelic College and broadcasts from the Beinn Mhàbu campus /Mabou enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free The Cellar Cafe & Bar -Higher Grounds Cafe: 299 Commercial St.: 902-241-4453: - Back Pack band River Bourgeois Anne Sampson Building: 7pm - Gerrys music circle with Edna & Gerry and Friends; bring your instruments and join in the fun. @ $ toonie Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Bras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmaster's Pub': ..Saturday Matinees: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: 6pm to 8pm - Thirsty Thursday with open mic-host Rob Smith ; co-host-Chantal O'Neill Sydney (Suidni) Breton Brewing: 364 Keltic Drive-Coxheath: 902-270-4677: 5pm to 8pm - Duane Nardocchio Cape Breton University-Boardmore Playhouse: #44 Annual season: 1250 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-563-1652: 7:30pm - Second Wind Community Concert Band -''Peace and Joy'' concert in support of Every Woman's Center 7:30pm - ''our holiday wish-peace and joy concert''=Event by Second Wind Community Concert Bandl @$ 20 [band member & email/etransfer to swccb.concerts@gmail.com ] Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 5pm to 8pm - entertainment with Aaron Lewis & Guest Old Sydney Society: 173 Charlotte St.: 902-539-1572: 2pm & 7pm - Wicked Walking Tour; @$ 12 register at 902-539-1572 Wolfville Paddy's Brew Pub & Rosie's Restaurant: 460 Main St.: 902-542-0059: 7:30pm to 10:30pm - music with Jenny Melvin and Kevin Roach,

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Friday, December 22nd 2023

Berwick Union Street Café & Pub: 183 Commercial St: 902-538-7787: - 7pm to 9pm-free music Chéticamp Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 8pm to 11pm - Risin' Tide Acoustic Creignish (Creiginnis) Community Hall: 2123 Highway 19: 45°43.971′N 61°27.672′W: 902-625-1476: 6pm to 9pm - Happy Hour , music as well. 9pm to 1am - Christmas Dance with Full Circle; @$ 20 Dartmouth New Scotland Brewing Co.: 91 Alderney Dr.: 902-406-2337: 8pm - Willie Stratton Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - music in our lobby with either Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, or Deron Donovan. Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: 7pm - Elf the Musical Halifax (Halafacs) Neptune Theatre: 1593 Argyle St.: 902-429-7070: - Cinderella in Fountain Hall, Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) Beinn Mhàbu -Mabou Hill College: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-623-0455: 10am to 11am - Virtual Open House @ Beinnmhabu.ca/foundation-year CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station owned and operated by Gaelic College and broadcasts from the Beinn Mhàbu campus /Mabou enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Northern Yacht Club: 27 Seaview Drive: 902-794-9121: - 6pm--live music with Rob Barrie, Andrew Doyle The Cellar Cafe & Bar -Higher Grounds Cafe: 299 Commercial St.: 902-241-4453: - Brandon Collier Oxford Capitol Theatre: 5220 Main St.: 902-694-5928: 7pm - open mic Pictou (Phiogto) DeCoste Entertainment Centre-on the Road: 90 Water St.: 1-800-353-5338, 902-485-8848: 7:30pm - A Gunning & Cormier Christmas Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: 8pm to 10pm - open mic night; with hosts ; Chantal Paul O'Neil & Rob Smith Sydney (Suidni) Flavor on the Water -H20-Sydney Marine Terminal-“The Royal Cape Breton Room”: 60 Esplanade: 902-567-1043: 5:30pm to 9pm - Live Music The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - East Coast after dark -promoting Maritime culture, heritage and artistic talent Trenton Hillside Community Hall: 27 Chance Harbour Rd.: 902-755-3938: 6:30pm to 9pm - Kitchen party jam; All singers and players welcome, musicians free of charge, audience @$ 5

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Saturday, December 23rd 2023

Chéticamp Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 3pm to 6pm - fiddle music with tba La Place des arts Père Anselme Chiasson Auditorium-NDA: 15118 Cabot Trail: 46°37.511′N 61°00.959′W: 902-224-1876, 902-224-2642: 7:30pm - Nathan Lelièvre et Hirondelles chantent Noel - Nathan Lelievre and Hirondelles sing Christmas Radio CKJM 106.1FM & 92.5FM [Pomquet], & 97.5 FM [Sydney]: 902-224-1242: 6pm to 7pm - Gaelic/English program 'Aisrigh nan Gaidheal' Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - music in our lobby with either Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, or Deron Donovan. Florence Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #83: 610 Bras D'Or Florence Rd.: 902-736-6313: 7pm to 10pm - entertainment by the Circle Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: 6pm - Elf the Musical Glencoe Station Glencoe Station Hall: 1536 Mabou Rd.: 802-787-2062: - music by Beech Hill Halifax (Halafacs) Neptune Theatre: 1593 Argyle St.: 902-429-7070: - Cinderella in Fountain Hall, Inverness (An Sithean) Fire Hall: 15797 Rte # 19-Central Ave.: 10pm to 2am - a Merry Caper Christmas with music by Caper @$ 10, 19+ Inverness Miners Museum: 4pm to 5pm - music with Francis A MacDonald Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 8am - conversations, music, and the voices and views of Nova Scotia's Gaelic community. http://live.cioe975.ca/ 9am to noon - East Coast Rising – with Martin Hickey noon to 2pm - Cape Breton Calling – with Tony Mombourquette Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station owned and operated by Gaelic College and broadcasts from the Beinn Mhàbu campus /Mabou enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free North Sydney Firefighter's club: 14 Pierce St.: 902-794-7072: 9pm to 1am - Full Circle-typsy eve The Cellar Cafe & Bar -Higher Grounds Cafe: 299 Commercial St.: 902-241-4453: - Elyse Aeryn Trio; @$ 30 Petit-de-Grat Radio Richmond-CITU 101.1FM: #3435 Hwy # 206: 902-226-0981: 7pm to 10pm - "Music From The Isle Of Newfoundland" with host Howard Sleep Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni) Cape Breton Farmer's Market: 15 Falmouth St.: 12:45am to 2:30pm - live music with Flavor on the Water -H20-Sydney Marine Terminal-“The Royal Cape Breton Room”: 60 Esplanade: 902-567-1043: 5:30pm to 9pm - Live Music Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 6:30pm to 9:30pm - corner lounge live music The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - Cape Breton Kitchen party with Ron Neville-music of island musicians Sydney Mines (Méinnean Baile Shuidni) Royal Canadian Legion Branch #8-Breton: 769 Main St.: 902-736-3206: 3pm to 8pm - entertainment with Downhouse band FREE Truro Colchester Christian Academy: 66 E Court Rd.: 902-895-6520: 1pm to 7pm - Truro and Area Bluegrass & Oldtime Music Jams Westville Whitetail Pub & Grill: 1988 South Main St.: 902-396-1759: - every 2nd Saturday-open mic with Andrew Reid Wolfville Horton Ridge Malt and Grain Co: 2504 Ridge Rd.: 902-697-3535: 3pm to 5pm - Ceilidh Weekends; The Space Paddy Bog People on Saturdays, & Delavan on Sundays

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Sunday, December 24th 2023

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 2pm to 6pm - Daryl MacLean's COUNTRY GOLD; 4 hours of great Classic Country music. http://countrygold.ca/ 7pm to 8pm - the CJFX Ceilidh--Cape Breton Fiddles with Dave Gillis; 8pm to 10pm - Sounds Atlantic-with Paul Kerwin, Glenn Baker & his guests ; Candid Brewing Company-Brewery/Pub/Bar: 88 College St.: 902-863-3930: 7pm to 9pm - Celtic music with John Hanlon,Kenny Stewart, Stan Chapman, John Pellerin a “pay what you can” admission with all proceeds going to the Antigonish Food Bank. Radio-St. Francis Xavier University: 902-867-3333: 8pm to 10pm - “The Gael’s Voice”, Radio Antigonish (Guth Nan Gaidheal Reidio Antigonish) 92.5 FM hosts, Robert Bingham & Virginia MacLeod [1-800-877-909] Baddeck (Badaig) Royal Canadian Legion Branch #53: 37 Ross St.: 902-295-2080: 2pm to 5pm - open jams with host Michael Cavanaugh Chéticamp Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: - xmas evening music Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 2pm to 5pm - music with Glen Roache Dartmouth New Scotland Brewing Co.: 91 Alderney Dr.: 902-406-2337: 2pm to 6pm - Halifax Cape Breton Session Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - music in our lobby with either Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, or Deron Donovan. Grand-Étang Centre de la Mi-Carême: 51 Harbour Rd., Old Cabot Trail Rd.: 46°32.974′N 61°02.769′W: 902-224-1016: 2pm - Hosted by Nicole Deveau, monthly jam session FREEs [ravestoncheticamp@gmail.com] Halifax (Halafacs) Durty Nelly's Authentic Irish Pub: 5221 Sackville St.: 902-406-7640: 3pm to 6pm - music with Jeremy Finney and guest Henry House: 1222 Barrington St.: 2:30pm to 4:30pm - Tunes with Erin and Colin Neptune Theatre: 1593 Argyle St.: 902-429-7070: - Cinderella in Fountain Hall, Iona (Sanndraigh) Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....Saturday ceilidhs 5pm to 8pm ; @$ 5: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: 5pm to 8pm - casual gathering of musicians playing playing traditional CB music, Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre: ....Sunday Ceilidhs.: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 2pm to 5pm - NO CEILIDH- Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 9am to 11am - Barn Dance with Keith Ross 3pm to 4pm - The Voice of New Scotland with Jean Watson Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station owned and operated by Gaelic College and broadcasts from the Beinn Mhàbu campus /Mabou enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Mahone Bay Saltbox Brewery: 363 Main St.: 902-624-0653: 2pm to 4pm - Celtic Music sessons; with Eilidh Buchanan and friends North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman - music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Petit-de-Grat Radio Richmond-CITU 101.1FM: #3435 Hwy # 206: 902-226-0981: 7pm - Music of Ireland with host/producer Paul Davis Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) 101.5 FM The Hawk: 609 Church St.: 902-625-1220: 9am to 11am - East Coast Rising with Chuck Boudreau 11am to noon - East Coast Countdown with Cameron MacEachern http://www.eastcoastcountdown.com Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni) Simeon's Family Restaurant: 581 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-562-0251: 4pm to 7pm - music with Aaron C Lewis; The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 5pm to 8pm - Celtic Serenade with Host Donnie Campbell, the very best in Cape Breton Music plus songs from Scotland & Ireland, presented by Merit Muffler-Wheel & Brake-Sydney 8pm to 9pm - host Wayne Tucker with Favourites from Newfoundland and Labrador Wolfville Horton Ridge Malt and Grain Co: 2504 Ridge Rd.: 902-697-3535: 3pm to 5pm - Ceilidh Weekends; The Space Paddy Bog People on Saturdays, & Delavan on Sundays

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Monday, December 25th 2023

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 6pm to 10pm - Bob Kingsley's -Country top 40 Chéticamp Radio CKJM 106.1FM & 92.5FM [Pomquet], & 97.5 FM [Sydney]: 902-224-1242: 6pm to 7pm - fiddle music show 'Coup d’archet' (Stroke of the Bow) Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - music in our lobby with either Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, or Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs) Neptune Theatre: 1593 Argyle St.: 902-429-7070: - Cinderella in Fountain Hall, The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 8pm to 10pm - Session with Dave MacIsaac & Louis Benoit Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station owned and operated by Gaelic College and broadcasts from the Beinn Mhàbu campus /Mabou enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St. George's Channel South Mountain Arm of Gold Community Hall: 3363 West Bay Highway. R.R.2: 902-345-2200: 6:30pm - bi-weekly Song Circle on alternate Monday evenings hall: 3258 West Bay: 6:30pm to 9pm - music jam circle at the hall, Bring your instruments and singing voicesl All are welcome.

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Tuesday, December 26th 2023

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Candid Brewing Company-Brewery/Pub/Bar: 88 College St.: 902-863-3930: 9pm - boxing day bash with the Eastenders [Matt Howard, Josh Bennett, and Iain Beaton/Calen Kinney ] Chéticamp Senior Citizen’s Hall- La Salle des Retraités/Cheticamp Senior's Club: - 7pm to 9:30pm-Amateur Musical Circle Dartmouth The Cottage Café | An Teachín: Paddler's Cove-300 Prince Albert Rd.: 6:30pm - Scottish Gaelic conversation group hosted by Cathy Ann MacPhee & Emily McEwan Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - music in our lobby with either Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, or Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs) Neptune Theatre: 1593 Argyle St.: 902-429-7070: - Cinderella in Fountain Hall, Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre: ....Sunday Ceilidhs.: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 2pm to 5pm - Boxing Day Ceilidh: Glenn Graham, Rodney MacDonald, Joel Chiasson and Patrick Gillis Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth 8pm to 10pm - Bluegrass Atlantic with Nancy Keddy Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station owned and operated by Gaelic College and broadcasts from the Beinn Mhàbu campus /Mabou enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free The Cellar Cafe & Bar -Higher Grounds Cafe: 299 Commercial St.: 902-241-4453: - Farewell town-duo; @$ 30 Sackville Sackville Arena: 1st Lake Drive: 7pm to 9pm - Jam-Mix of country, pop, folk, rock & roll Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni) Cedar’s Club Hall: 30 Mackenzie St.: 902-539-1901: 7pm - Country Line Dance lessons , @ $ 5 [ Christine-cfilipowich@yahoo.ca ; Facebook: @LineDanceCapeBreton ] Old Sydney Society: 173 Charlotte St.: 902-539-1572: 2pm & 7pm - Wicked Walking Tour; @$ 12 register at 902-539-1572 Wolfville Saltbox Brewery: 456 Main St.: 7pm to 9pm - Bluesday with Jester J Brown-

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Wednesday, December 27th 2023

Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - music in our lobby with either Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, or Deron Donovan. Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: 7pm - Elf the Musical Halifax (Halafacs) Lion's Head Tavern: 3081 Robie St.: 902-455-0181: 8pm to 11pm - jam Sessions with Roy Logan Neptune Theatre: 1593 Argyle St.: 902-429-7070: - Cinderella in Fountain Hall, Obladee Wine Bar: 1600 Barrington St.: 902-405-4505: 6:30pm to 8pm & 8:30pm to 10pm - Wednesday night JAZZ with Willem Paynter Trio; @$ 5 The Oxford Taproom: 6418 Quinpool Rd.: 902-431-0501: 8pm to 10:30pm - irish jam sessions Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station owned and operated by Gaelic College and broadcasts from the Beinn Mhàbu campus /Mabou enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman - music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Northern Yacht Club: 27 Seaview Drive: 902-794-9121: - 6pm--live music with Rob Barrie, Andrew Doyle The Cellar Cafe & Bar -Higher Grounds Cafe: 299 Commercial St.: 902-241-4453: - Farewell town; @$ 30 Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) the Carriage House: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: 7pm to 10pm - open mic with host Rob Smith River Bourgeois Anne Sampson Building: 7pm to 9pm - music circle Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College-Concert Series-Instructor Ceilidhs: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: 7:30pm - in person & Online - Wednesday Night Ceilidh with Sydney (Suidni) Flavor on the Water -H20-Sydney Marine Terminal-“The Royal Cape Breton Room”: 60 Esplanade: 902-567-1043: 8pm - Christmas Show with Dave Sampson@$ 55 19+ The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to 11pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show. Truro Julias Lounge: 165 Willow St.: 8pm to midnight - acoustic jams

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Thursday, December 28th 2023

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Heritage Museum: 20 East Main St.: 902-863-6160: 7pm to 9pm - Ceilidh at the Museum with Karen Beaton & guests. @$ 10 Little Christo's Pizzeria & Mediterranean Eatery: 355 Main St.: 902-867-4992: 6:30pm to 9:30pm - open mic Piper's Pub: 33 College St.: 45°37.306′N 61°59.514′W: 902-863-2590: 6pm to 8pm - Thursday night Ceilidhs are back Arichat Island Nest Restaurant: 2344 Hwy #206: 902-226-0033: 7pm to 9pm - Daniel LeBlanc Canning The Annex: 7pm to 9pm - jam session Dartmouth Christ Church Parish Hall: 50 Wentworth St.: 7pm - donation based Folk event ;the first Thursday of every month The Helen Creighton Folklore Society & Big Turnip Records presents- The Helen Creighton Folk Club Montes Showbar Grill: 245 Waverley Rd.: 902-435-1770: 8pm - jam with-Dan Baird and his recurring cast Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - music in our lobby with either Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, or Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs) Durty Nelly's Authentic Irish Pub: 5221 Sackville St.: 902-406-7640: 7:30pm to 10:30pm - music with Jeremy Finney, Ian MacMillan and friends Good Robot Brewing Company: 2736 Robie St.: 902-446-1692: 8pm - Better Times Comedy-a weekly stand-up comedy night Maritime Centre-Pacifico Bar: corner of Barrington & Salter St.: 902-422-3633: - The amazing Mellotones Neptune Theatre: 1593 Argyle St.: 902-429-7070: - Cinderella in Fountain Hall, Iona (Sanndraigh) Royal Canadian Legion-Grandona Branch # 124: ......Friday Ceilidhs: 4237 Hwy #223: 902-725-2178: 7pm to 10pm - shake off the turkey-family square dance Music by Little Bras d'Or Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 7pm to 10pm - "traditional Cape Breton fiddle-''the Northside Session' ; bring an instrument & join in; ; FREE led by Larry-Eleanor Parks and Paul Cranford Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station owned and operated by Gaelic College and broadcasts from the Beinn Mhàbu campus /Mabou enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free River Bourgeois Anne Sampson Building: 7pm - Gerrys music circle with Edna & Gerry and Friends; bring your instruments and join in the fun. @ $ toonie Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Bras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmaster's Pub': ..Saturday Matinees: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: 6pm to 8pm - Thirsty Thursday with open mic-host Rob Smith ; co-host-Chantal O'Neill Sydney (Suidni) Flavor on the Water -H20-Sydney Marine Terminal-“The Royal Cape Breton Room”: 60 Esplanade: 902-567-1043: 8pm - Christmas Show with Dave Sampson@$ 55 19+ Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 5pm to 8pm - entertainment with Aaron Lewis & Guest Old Sydney Society: 173 Charlotte St.: 902-539-1572: 2pm & 7pm - Wicked Walking Tour; @$ 12 register at 902-539-1572 The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse & Pub: 424 Charlotte St.: 902-270-8003: 8:30pm - Signal Hill ; @$27pp (+hst) 19+ Wolfville Paddy's Brew Pub & Rosie's Restaurant: 460 Main St.: 902-542-0059: 7:30pm to 10:30pm - music with Jenny Melvin and Kevin Roach,

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Friday, December 29th 2023

Berwick Union Street Café & Pub: 183 Commercial St: 902-538-7787: - 7pm to 9pm-free music Creignish (Creiginnis) Community Hall: 2123 Highway 19: 45°43.971′N 61°27.672′W: 902-625-1476: 6pm to 9pm - Happy Hour , music as well. 6pm to 9pm - Matty MacNeil Dartmouth New Scotland Brewing Co.: 91 Alderney Dr.: 902-406-2337: 8pm - Willie Stratton Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - music in our lobby with either Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, or Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs) Neptune Theatre: 1593 Argyle St.: 902-429-7070: - Cinderella in Fountain Hall, Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) Beinn Mhàbu -Mabou Hill College: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-623-0455: 10am to 11am - Virtual Open House @ Beinnmhabu.ca/foundation-year CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station owned and operated by Gaelic College and broadcasts from the Beinn Mhàbu campus /Mabou enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Northern Yacht Club: 27 Seaview Drive: 902-794-9121: - 6pm--live music with Rob Barrie, Andrew Doyle Oxford Capitol Theatre: 5220 Main St.: 902-694-5928: 7pm - open mic Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: 8pm to 10pm - open mic night; with hosts ; Chantal Paul O'Neil & Rob Smith Sydney (Suidni) Flavor on the Water -H20-Sydney Marine Terminal-“The Royal Cape Breton Room”: 60 Esplanade: 902-567-1043: 5:30pm to 9pm - Live Music The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - East Coast after dark -promoting Maritime culture, heritage and artistic talent The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse & Pub: 424 Charlotte St.: 902-270-8003: 9pm - Signal Hill; @$27pp (+hst) 19+ Trenton Hillside Community Hall: 27 Chance Harbour Rd.: 902-755-3938: 6:30pm to 9pm - Kitchen party jam; All singers and players welcome, musicians free of charge, audience @$ 5

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Saturday, December 30th 2023

Chéticamp Radio CKJM 106.1FM & 92.5FM [Pomquet], & 97.5 FM [Sydney]: 902-224-1242: 6pm to 7pm - Gaelic/English program 'Aisrigh nan Gaidheal' Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - music in our lobby with either Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, or Deron Donovan. Florence Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #83: 610 Bras D'Or Florence Rd.: 902-736-6313: 7pm to 10pm - entertainment by the Circle Halifax (Halafacs) Neptune Theatre: 1593 Argyle St.: 902-429-7070: - Cinderella in Fountain Hall, Inverness (An Sithean) Inverness Miners Museum: 4pm to 5pm - music with Francis A MacDonald Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 8am - conversations, music, and the voices and views of Nova Scotia's Gaelic community. http://live.cioe975.ca/ 9am to noon - East Coast Rising – with Martin Hickey noon to 2pm - Cape Breton Calling – with Tony Mombourquette Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station owned and operated by Gaelic College and broadcasts from the Beinn Mhàbu campus /Mabou enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free New Glasgow (Glaschu Ùr) The Dock Pub: 130 George St.: 902-752-0884: 2pm to 5pm - jam session North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Petit-de-Grat Radio Richmond-CITU 101.1FM: #3435 Hwy # 206: 902-226-0981: 7pm to 10pm - "Music From The Isle Of Newfoundland" with host Howard Sleep Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni) Cape Breton Farmer's Market: 15 Falmouth St.: 12:45am to 2:30pm - live music with Flavor on the Water -H20-Sydney Marine Terminal-“The Royal Cape Breton Room”: 60 Esplanade: 902-567-1043: 5:30pm to 9pm - Live Music Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 6:30pm to 9:30pm - corner lounge live music The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - Cape Breton Kitchen party with Ron Neville-music of island musicians West Mabou (Màbu An Iar) West Mabou Hall: 2399 West Mabou Rd.: - New Year's Eve Dance with .......... Westville Whitetail Pub & Grill: 1988 South Main St.: 902-396-1759: - every 2nd Saturday-open mic with Andrew Reid Wolfville Horton Ridge Malt and Grain Co: 2504 Ridge Rd.: 902-697-3535: 3pm to 5pm - Ceilidh Weekends; The Space Paddy Bog People on Saturdays, & Delavan on Sundays

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Sunday, December 31st 2023

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 2pm to 6pm - Daryl MacLean's COUNTRY GOLD; 4 hours of great Classic Country music. http://countrygold.ca/ 7pm to 8pm - the CJFX Ceilidh--Cape Breton Fiddles with Dave Gillis; 8pm to 10pm - Sounds Atlantic-with Paul Kerwin, Glenn Baker & his guests ; Candid Brewing Company-Brewery/Pub/Bar: 88 College St.: 902-863-3930: 7pm to 9pm - Celtic music with John Hanlon,Kenny Stewart, Stan Chapman, John Pellerin a “pay what you can” admission with all proceeds going to the Antigonish Food Bank. Radio-St. Francis Xavier University: 902-867-3333: 8pm to 10pm - “The Gael’s Voice”, Radio Antigonish (Guth Nan Gaidheal Reidio Antigonish) 92.5 FM hosts, Robert Bingham & Virginia MacLeod [1-800-877-909] Baddeck (Badaig) Royal Canadian Legion Branch #53: 37 Ross St.: 902-295-2080: 2pm to 5pm - open jams with host Michael Cavanaugh Dartmouth New Scotland Brewing Co.: 91 Alderney Dr.: 902-406-2337: 2pm to 6pm - Halifax Cape Breton Session Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - music in our lobby with either Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, or Deron Donovan. Grand-Étang Centre de la Mi-Carême: 51 Harbour Rd., Old Cabot Trail Rd.: 46°32.974′N 61°02.769′W: 902-224-1016: 2pm - Hosted by Nicole Deveau, monthly jam session FREEs [ravestoncheticamp@gmail.com] Halifax (Halafacs) Bearly's-the House of Blues and Ribs: 1269 Barrington St.: 902-423-2526: - New Year's Eve with Garrett Mason; @$ 75 Durty Nelly's Authentic Irish Pub: 5221 Sackville St.: 902-406-7640: 3pm to 6pm - music with Jeremy Finney and guest Henry House: 1222 Barrington St.: 2:30pm to 4:30pm - Tunes with Erin and Colin Neptune Theatre: 1593 Argyle St.: 902-429-7070: - Cinderella in Fountain Hall, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #152-Earl Francis Spryfield: 7 Sussex St.: 902-477-0467: 9pm - New Year's Eve Dance ; presented by Peek' DJ and Dance Party ; @$ 25 Howie Centre Red Farm: 1957 Kings Rd.: 8pm to 10pm - New Year's Eve party -opening with Hauler & then 10pm to 1am-Slowcoaster; only 150 tickets @ S90 Iona (Sanndraigh) Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....Saturday ceilidhs 5pm to 8pm ; @$ 5: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: 5pm to 8pm - casual gathering of musicians playing playing traditional CB music, Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre: ....Sunday Ceilidhs.: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 2pm to 5pm - ceildh-Kenneth MacKenzie & Friends Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 9am to 11am - Barn Dance with Keith Ross 3pm to 4pm - The Voice of New Scotland with Jean Watson L’Ardoise Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #110: 20 St. Peters Forchu Rd.: 902-587-2263: 9:30pm to 1am - New Years Eve with music by Evely MacRae, & friends ; @$ 25 [RSVP by Dec 20th to Gail MacDonald 902-951-0330 or Theresa Clements 902-587-2511 ] Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station owned and operated by Gaelic College and broadcasts from the Beinn Mhàbu campus /Mabou enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Mahone Bay Saltbox Brewery: 363 Main St.: 902-624-0653: 2pm to 4pm - Celtic Music sessons; with Eilidh Buchanan and friends North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman - music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) 101.5 FM The Hawk: 609 Church St.: 902-625-1220: 9am to 11am - East Coast Rising with Chuck Boudreau 11am to noon - East Coast Countdown with Cameron MacEachern http://www.eastcoastcountdown.com Reserve Mines Volunteer Fire Dept. Recreation centre: ...2023 July 6th to 9th-- Annual Lambert Todd Days Festival: 902-849-4309: 9pm to 2am - New Years Eve Dance with Full Circle, @$ 20 Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni) Daniel's Ale House-Restaurant & Lounge: 456 Charlotte St.: 902-562-8586: 9pm - ''Rockin' in the New Year''' with Elyse Aeryn & Money Doll; & guests Hearts of Kin, Cassie Joosephine Membertou Trade & Convention Centre: 50 Maillard St.: 902-539-2300: 9:30pm - ''Cheers to 2024''' @ $ 99+' 3 course dinner & music by High Society & the Privateers 19+ Simeon's Family Restaurant: 581 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-562-0251: 4pm to 7pm - music with Aaron C Lewis; The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 5pm to 8pm - Celtic Serenade with Host Donnie Campbell, the very best in Cape Breton Music plus songs from Scotland & Ireland, presented by Merit Muffler-Wheel & Brake-Sydney 8pm to 9pm - host Wayne Tucker with Favourites from Newfoundland and Labrador Sydney Mines (Méinnean Baile Shuidni) Seniors & Pensioners Club: 6 Fraser Ave.: - New Year;s celebrations Wolfville Greenwich Volunteer Fire Department: 9798 Highway 1: 7:30pm to 1am - New Years Eve Dance with Mark Riley Project & DJ Brian Collins $38.61 Horton Ridge Malt and Grain Co: 2504 Ridge Rd.: 902-697-3535: 3pm to 5pm - Ceilidh Weekends; The Space Paddy Bog People on Saturdays, & Delavan on Sundays

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Monday, January 1st 2024

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 6pm to 10pm - Bob Kingsley's -Country top 40 Chéticamp Radio CKJM 106.1FM & 92.5FM [Pomquet], & 97.5 FM [Sydney]: 902-224-1242: 6pm to 7pm - fiddle music show 'Coup d’archet' (Stroke of the Bow) Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - music in our lobby with either Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, or Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs) Neptune Theatre: 1593 Argyle St.: 902-429-7070: - Cinderella in Fountain Hall, The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 8pm to 10pm - Session with Dave MacIsaac & Louis Benoit Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station owned and operated by Gaelic College and broadcasts from the Beinn Mhàbu campus /Mabou enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Milford Milford Lantz United Church: 2134 Highway 2: 1pm to 3pm - Monday jam sessions North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas

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Tuesday, January 2nd 2024

Chéticamp Senior Citizen’s Hall- La Salle des Retraités/Cheticamp Senior's Club: - 7pm to 9:30pm-Amateur Musical Circle Dartmouth The Cottage Café | An Teachín: Paddler's Cove-300 Prince Albert Rd.: 6:30pm - Scottish Gaelic conversation group hosted by Cathy Ann MacPhee & Emily McEwan Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - music in our lobby with either Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, or Deron Donovan. D’Escousse Civic Improvement Centre: 3276 Hwy #320: 7pm to 9pm - North Side Music Circle ; jam; proceeds to help Mental Health; [every 2nd tuesday] Halifax (Halafacs) Neptune Theatre: 1593 Argyle St.: 902-429-7070: - Cinderella in Fountain Hall, Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth 8pm to 10pm - Bluegrass Atlantic with Nancy Keddy Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station owned and operated by Gaelic College and broadcasts from the Beinn Mhàbu campus /Mabou enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Sackville Sackville Arena: 1st Lake Drive: 7pm to 9pm - Jam-Mix of country, pop, folk, rock & roll Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni) Cedar’s Club Hall: 30 Mackenzie St.: 902-539-1901: 7pm - Country Line Dance lessons , @ $ 5 [ Christine-cfilipowich@yahoo.ca ; Facebook: @LineDanceCapeBreton ] Old Sydney Society: 173 Charlotte St.: 902-539-1572: 2pm & 7pm - Wicked Walking Tour; @$ 12 register at 902-539-1572 Wolfville Saltbox Brewery: 456 Main St.: 7pm to 9pm - Bluesday with Jester J Brown-

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Wednesday, January 3rd 2024

Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - music in our lobby with either Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, or Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs) Lion's Head Tavern: 3081 Robie St.: 902-455-0181: 8pm to 11pm - jam Sessions with Roy Logan Neptune Theatre: 1593 Argyle St.: 902-429-7070: - Cinderella in Fountain Hall, Obladee Wine Bar: 1600 Barrington St.: 902-405-4505: 6:30pm to 8pm & 8:30pm to 10pm - Wednesday night JAZZ with Willem Paynter Trio; @$ 5 The Oxford Taproom: 6418 Quinpool Rd.: 902-431-0501: 8pm to 10:30pm - irish jam sessions Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station owned and operated by Gaelic College and broadcasts from the Beinn Mhàbu campus /Mabou enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman - music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Northern Yacht Club: 27 Seaview Drive: 902-794-9121: - 6pm--live music with Rob Barrie, Andrew Doyle Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) the Carriage House: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: 7pm to 10pm - open mic with host Rob Smith Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to 11pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show. Truro Julias Lounge: 165 Willow St.: 8pm to midnight - acoustic jams

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Thursday, January 4th 2024

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Heritage Museum: 20 East Main St.: 902-863-6160: 7pm to 9pm - Ceilidh at the Museum with Karen Beaton & guests. @$ 10 Little Christo's Pizzeria & Mediterranean Eatery: 355 Main St.: 902-867-4992: 6:30pm to 9:30pm - open mic Piper's Pub: 33 College St.: 45°37.306′N 61°59.514′W: 902-863-2590: 6pm to 8pm - Thursday night Ceilidhs are back Arichat Island Nest Restaurant: 2344 Hwy #206: 902-226-0033: 7pm to 9pm - Daniel LeBlanc Canning The Annex: 7pm to 9pm - jam session Dartmouth Celtic Corner Public House-Irish Pub: 69 Alderney Drive;: 902-464-0740: 9pm - music with host Leona Burkey Christ Church Parish Hall: 50 Wentworth St.: 7pm - donation based Folk event ;the first Thursday of every month The Helen Creighton Folklore Society & Big Turnip Records presents- The Helen Creighton Folk Club Montes Showbar Grill: 245 Waverley Rd.: 902-435-1770: 8pm - jam with-Dan Baird and his recurring cast Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - music in our lobby with either Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, or Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs) Durty Nelly's Authentic Irish Pub: 5221 Sackville St.: 902-406-7640: 7:30pm to 10:30pm - music with Jeremy Finney, Ian MacMillan and friends Good Robot Brewing Company: 2736 Robie St.: 902-446-1692: 8pm - Better Times Comedy-a weekly stand-up comedy night Maritime Centre-Pacifico Bar: corner of Barrington & Salter St.: 902-422-3633: - The amazing Mellotones Neptune Theatre: 1593 Argyle St.: 902-429-7070: - Cinderella in Fountain Hall, Little Bras d'Or Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 7pm to 10pm - "traditional Cape Breton fiddle-''the Northside Session' ; bring an instrument & join in; ; FREE led by Larry-Eleanor Parks and Paul Cranford Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station owned and operated by Gaelic College and broadcasts from the Beinn Mhàbu campus /Mabou enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free River Bourgeois Anne Sampson Building: 7pm - Gerrys music circle with Edna & Gerry and Friends; bring your instruments and join in the fun. @ $ toonie Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Bras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmaster's Pub': ..Saturday Matinees: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: 6pm to 8pm - Thirsty Thursday with open mic-host Rob Smith ; co-host-Chantal O'Neill Sydney (Suidni) Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 5pm to 8pm - entertainment with Aaron Lewis & Guest Old Sydney Society: 173 Charlotte St.: 902-539-1572: 2pm & 7pm - Wicked Walking Tour; @$ 12 register at 902-539-1572 Wolfville Paddy's Brew Pub & Rosie's Restaurant: 460 Main St.: 902-542-0059: 7:30pm to 10:30pm - music with Jenny Melvin and Kevin Roach,

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Friday, January 5th 2024

Berwick Union Street Café & Pub: 183 Commercial St: 902-538-7787: - 7pm to 9pm-free music Creignish (Creiginnis) Community Hall: 2123 Highway 19: 45°43.971′N 61°27.672′W: 902-625-1476: 6pm to 9pm - Happy Hour , music as well. Dartmouth New Scotland Brewing Co.: 91 Alderney Dr.: 902-406-2337: 8pm - Willie Stratton Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - music in our lobby with either Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, or Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs) Neptune Theatre: 1593 Argyle St.: 902-429-7070: - Cinderella in Fountain Hall, Inverness (An Sithean) The Annex -bar & restaurant: 66 Lower Railway St.: 902-258-3173: 7pm to 10pm - open mic night with host Abbey Mullendore [closed for January 2024] Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) Beinn Mhàbu -Mabou Hill College: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-623-0455: 10am to 11am - Virtual Open House @ Beinnmhabu.ca/foundation-year CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station owned and operated by Gaelic College and broadcasts from the Beinn Mhàbu campus /Mabou enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Northern Yacht Club: 27 Seaview Drive: 902-794-9121: - 6pm--live music with Rob Barrie, Andrew Doyle Oxford Capitol Theatre: 5220 Main St.: 902-694-5928: 7pm - open mic Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: 8pm to 10pm - open mic night; with hosts ; Chantal Paul O'Neil & Rob Smith Sydney (Suidni) Flavor on the Water -H20-Sydney Marine Terminal-“The Royal Cape Breton Room”: 60 Esplanade: 902-567-1043: 5:30pm to 9pm - Live Music The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - East Coast after dark -promoting Maritime culture, heritage and artistic talent Trenton Hillside Community Hall: 27 Chance Harbour Rd.: 902-755-3938: 6:30pm to 9pm - Kitchen party jam; All singers and players welcome, musicians free of charge, audience @$ 5

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Saturday, January 6th 2024

Arichat Royal Canadian Legion, Branch # 150: 1219 Veterans Memorial Dr.: 902-226-3089: 2pm to 4pm - ''music circle'''-jam session hosted by Daniel LeBlanc. Chéticamp Radio CKJM 106.1FM & 92.5FM [Pomquet], & 97.5 FM [Sydney]: 902-224-1242: 6pm to 7pm - Gaelic/English program 'Aisrigh nan Gaidheal' Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - music in our lobby with either Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, or Deron Donovan. Florence Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #83: 610 Bras D'Or Florence Rd.: 902-736-6313: 7pm to 10pm - entertainment by the Circle Halifax (Halafacs) Neptune Theatre: 1593 Argyle St.: 902-429-7070: - Cinderella in Fountain Hall, Inverness (An Sithean) Inverness Miners Museum: 4pm to 5pm - music with Francis A MacDonald Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 8am - conversations, music, and the voices and views of Nova Scotia's Gaelic community. http://live.cioe975.ca/ 9am to noon - East Coast Rising – with Martin Hickey noon to 2pm - Cape Breton Calling – with Tony Mombourquette Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station owned and operated by Gaelic College and broadcasts from the Beinn Mhàbu campus /Mabou enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Petit-de-Grat Radio Richmond-CITU 101.1FM: #3435 Hwy # 206: 902-226-0981: 7pm to 10pm - "Music From The Isle Of Newfoundland" with host Howard Sleep Port Hood (Sestico) St. Stephen’s-Jubilee United Church Hall: 239 Main St.: 902-787-2740: 7pm to 9pm - The Little White Church music jam sessions @$ 5; & tea; All musicians are welcome ; all summer long 2024 Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni) Cape Breton Farmer's Market: 15 Falmouth St.: 12:45am to 2:30pm - live music with Flavor on the Water -H20-Sydney Marine Terminal-“The Royal Cape Breton Room”: 60 Esplanade: 902-567-1043: 5:30pm to 9pm - Live Music Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 6:30pm to 9:30pm - corner lounge live music The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - Cape Breton Kitchen party with Ron Neville-music of island musicians Sydney Mines (Méinnean Baile Shuidni) Royal Canadian Legion Branch #8-Breton: 769 Main St.: 902-736-3206: 3pm to 8pm - entertainment with Downhouse band FREE Truro Colchester Christian Academy: 66 E Court Rd.: 902-895-6520: 1pm to 7pm - Truro and Area Bluegrass & Oldtime Music Jams Westville Whitetail Pub & Grill: 1988 South Main St.: 902-396-1759: - every 2nd Saturday-open mic with Andrew Reid Wolfville Horton Ridge Malt and Grain Co: 2504 Ridge Rd.: 902-697-3535: 3pm to 5pm - Ceilidh Weekends; The Space Paddy Bog People on Saturdays, & Delavan on Sundays

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Sunday, January 7th 2024

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 2pm to 6pm - Daryl MacLean's COUNTRY GOLD; 4 hours of great Classic Country music. http://countrygold.ca/ 7pm to 8pm - the CJFX Ceilidh--Cape Breton Fiddles with Dave Gillis; 8pm to 10pm - Sounds Atlantic-with Paul Kerwin, Glenn Baker & his guests ; Candid Brewing Company-Brewery/Pub/Bar: 88 College St.: 902-863-3930: 7pm to 9pm - Celtic music with John Hanlon,Kenny Stewart, Stan Chapman, John Pellerin a “pay what you can” admission with all proceeds going to the Antigonish Food Bank. Radio-St. Francis Xavier University: 902-867-3333: 8pm to 10pm - “The Gael’s Voice”, Radio Antigonish (Guth Nan Gaidheal Reidio Antigonish) 92.5 FM hosts, Robert Bingham & Virginia MacLeod [1-800-877-909] Baddeck (Badaig) Royal Canadian Legion Branch #53: 37 Ross St.: 902-295-2080: 2pm to 5pm - open jams with host Michael Cavanaugh Dartmouth New Scotland Brewing Co.: 91 Alderney Dr.: 902-406-2337: 2pm to 6pm - Halifax Cape Breton Session Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - music in our lobby with either Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, or Deron Donovan. Grand-Étang Centre de la Mi-Carême: 51 Harbour Rd., Old Cabot Trail Rd.: 46°32.974′N 61°02.769′W: 902-224-1016: 2pm - Hosted by Nicole Deveau, monthly jam session FREEs [ravestoncheticamp@gmail.com] Halifax (Halafacs) Durty Nelly's Authentic Irish Pub: 5221 Sackville St.: 902-406-7640: 3pm to 6pm - music with Jeremy Finney and guest Henry House: 1222 Barrington St.: 2:30pm to 4:30pm - Tunes with Erin and Colin Neptune Theatre: 1593 Argyle St.: 902-429-7070: - Cinderella in Fountain Hall, Iona (Sanndraigh) Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....Saturday ceilidhs 5pm to 8pm ; @$ 5: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: 5pm to 8pm - casual gathering of musicians playing playing traditional CB music, Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 9am to 11am - Barn Dance with Keith Ross 3pm to 4pm - The Voice of New Scotland with Jean Watson Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station owned and operated by Gaelic College and broadcasts from the Beinn Mhàbu campus /Mabou enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Mahone Bay Saltbox Brewery: 363 Main St.: 902-624-0653: 2pm to 4pm - Celtic Music sessons; with Eilidh Buchanan and friends North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman - music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Petit-de-Grat Radio Richmond-CITU 101.1FM: #3435 Hwy # 206: 902-226-0981: 7pm - Music of Ireland with host/producer Paul Davis Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) 101.5 FM The Hawk: 609 Church St.: 902-625-1220: 9am to 11am - East Coast Rising with Chuck Boudreau 11am to noon - East Coast Countdown with Cameron MacEachern http://www.eastcoastcountdown.com Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni) Simeon's Family Restaurant: 581 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-562-0251: 4pm to 7pm - music with Aaron C Lewis; The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 5pm to 8pm - Celtic Serenade with Host Donnie Campbell, the very best in Cape Breton Music plus songs from Scotland & Ireland, presented by Merit Muffler-Wheel & Brake-Sydney 8pm to 9pm - host Wayne Tucker with Favourites from Newfoundland and Labrador Wolfville Horton Ridge Malt and Grain Co: 2504 Ridge Rd.: 902-697-3535: 3pm to 5pm - Ceilidh Weekends; The Space Paddy Bog People on Saturdays, & Delavan on Sundays

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Monday, January 8th 2024

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 6pm to 10pm - Bob Kingsley's -Country top 40 Chéticamp Radio CKJM 106.1FM & 92.5FM [Pomquet], & 97.5 FM [Sydney]: 902-224-1242: 6pm to 7pm - fiddle music show 'Coup d’archet' (Stroke of the Bow) Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - music in our lobby with either Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, or Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs) The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 8pm to 10pm - Session with Dave MacIsaac & Louis Benoit Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) Beinn Mhàbu -Mabou Hill College: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-623-0455: - Folklore of the Gael; with Lecturer: Carmen MacArthur, MA CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station owned and operated by Gaelic College and broadcasts from the Beinn Mhàbu campus /Mabou enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St. George's Channel South Mountain Arm of Gold Community Hall: 3363 West Bay Highway. R.R.2: 902-345-2200: 6:30pm - bi-weekly Song Circle on alternate Monday evenings hall: 3258 West Bay: 6:30pm to 9pm - music jam circle at the hall, Bring your instruments and singing voicesl All are welcome.

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Tuesday, January 9th 2024

Chéticamp Senior Citizen’s Hall- La Salle des Retraités/Cheticamp Senior's Club: - 7pm to 9:30pm-Amateur Musical Circle Dartmouth The Cottage Café | An Teachín: Paddler's Cove-300 Prince Albert Rd.: 6:30pm - Scottish Gaelic conversation group hosted by Cathy Ann MacPhee & Emily McEwan Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - music in our lobby with either Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, or Deron Donovan. Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth 8pm to 10pm - Bluegrass Atlantic with Nancy Keddy Mabou (An Drochaid) Beinn Mhàbu -Mabou Hill College: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-623-0455: - Folklore of the Gael; with Lecturer: Carmen MacArthur, MA CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station owned and operated by Gaelic College and broadcasts from the Beinn Mhàbu campus /Mabou enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Sackville Sackville Arena: 1st Lake Drive: 7pm to 9pm - Jam-Mix of country, pop, folk, rock & roll Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni) Cedar’s Club Hall: 30 Mackenzie St.: 902-539-1901: 7pm - Country Line Dance lessons , @ $ 5 [ Christine-cfilipowich@yahoo.ca ; Facebook: @LineDanceCapeBreton ] Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - Cheers to 10 Years-a revue stravaganza Old Sydney Society: 173 Charlotte St.: 902-539-1572: 2pm & 7pm - Wicked Walking Tour; @$ 12 register at 902-539-1572 Wolfville Saltbox Brewery: 456 Main St.: 7pm to 9pm - Bluesday with Jester J Brown-

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Wednesday, January 10th 2024

Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - music in our lobby with either Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, or Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs) Lion's Head Tavern: 3081 Robie St.: 902-455-0181: 8pm to 11pm - jam Sessions with Roy Logan Obladee Wine Bar: 1600 Barrington St.: 902-405-4505: 6:30pm to 8pm & 8:30pm to 10pm - Wednesday night JAZZ with Willem Paynter Trio; @$ 5 The Oxford Taproom: 6418 Quinpool Rd.: 902-431-0501: 8pm to 10:30pm - irish jam sessions Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) Beinn Mhàbu -Mabou Hill College: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-623-0455: - Folklore of the Gael; with Lecturer: Carmen MacArthur, MA CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station owned and operated by Gaelic College and broadcasts from the Beinn Mhàbu campus /Mabou enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman - music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Northern Yacht Club: 27 Seaview Drive: 902-794-9121: - 6pm--live music with Rob Barrie, Andrew Doyle Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) the Carriage House: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: 7pm to 10pm - open mic with host Rob Smith River Bourgeois Anne Sampson Building: 7pm to 9pm - music circle Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni) Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - Cheers to 10 Years-a revue stravaganza The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to 11pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show. Truro Julias Lounge: 165 Willow St.: 8pm to midnight - acoustic jams

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Thursday, January 11th 2024

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Heritage Museum: 20 East Main St.: 902-863-6160: 7pm to 9pm - Ceilidh at the Museum with Karen Beaton & guests. @$ 10 Little Christo's Pizzeria & Mediterranean Eatery: 355 Main St.: 902-867-4992: 6:30pm to 9:30pm - open mic Piper's Pub: 33 College St.: 45°37.306′N 61°59.514′W: 902-863-2590: 6pm to 8pm - Thursday night Ceilidhs are back Arichat Island Nest Restaurant: 2344 Hwy #206: 902-226-0033: 7pm to 9pm - Daniel LeBlanc Canning The Annex: 7pm to 9pm - jam session Dartmouth Christ Church Parish Hall: 50 Wentworth St.: 7pm - donation based Folk event ;the first Thursday of every month The Helen Creighton Folklore Society & Big Turnip Records presents- The Helen Creighton Folk Club Montes Showbar Grill: 245 Waverley Rd.: 902-435-1770: 8pm - jam with-Dan Baird and his recurring cast Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - music in our lobby with either Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, or Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs) Durty Nelly's Authentic Irish Pub: 5221 Sackville St.: 902-406-7640: 7:30pm to 10:30pm - music with Jeremy Finney, Ian MacMillan and friends Good Robot Brewing Company: 2736 Robie St.: 902-446-1692: 8pm - Better Times Comedy-a weekly stand-up comedy night Maritime Centre-Pacifico Bar: corner of Barrington & Salter St.: 902-422-3633: - The amazing Mellotones Little Bras d'Or Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 7pm to 10pm - "traditional Cape Breton fiddle-''the Northside Session' ; bring an instrument & join in; ; FREE led by Larry-Eleanor Parks and Paul Cranford Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) Beinn Mhàbu -Mabou Hill College: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-623-0455: - Folklore of the Gael; with Lecturer: Carmen MacArthur, MA CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station owned and operated by Gaelic College and broadcasts from the Beinn Mhàbu campus /Mabou enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free The Bridge - An Drochaid Museum: 11513 Main St.: 902-945-2311: 7pm to 9pm - Port No Dhà-''A tune or Two'''-ceilidh with ; @$ 5 North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free River Bourgeois Anne Sampson Building: 7pm - Gerrys music circle with Edna & Gerry and Friends; bring your instruments and join in the fun. @ $ toonie Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Bras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmaster's Pub': ..Saturday Matinees: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: 6pm to 8pm - Thirsty Thursday with open mic-host Rob Smith ; co-host-Chantal O'Neill Sydney (Suidni) Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - Cheers to 10 Years-a revue stravaganza Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 5pm to 8pm - entertainment with Aaron Lewis & Guest Old Sydney Society: 173 Charlotte St.: 902-539-1572: 2pm & 7pm - Wicked Walking Tour; @$ 12 register at 902-539-1572 Wolfville Paddy's Brew Pub & Rosie's Restaurant: 460 Main St.: 902-542-0059: 7:30pm to 10:30pm - music with Jenny Melvin and Kevin Roach,

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Friday, January 12th 2024

Berwick Union Street Café & Pub: 183 Commercial St: 902-538-7787: - 7pm to 9pm-free music Creignish (Creiginnis) Community Hall: 2123 Highway 19: 45°43.971′N 61°27.672′W: 902-625-1476: 6pm to 9pm - Happy Hour , music as well. Dartmouth New Scotland Brewing Co.: 91 Alderney Dr.: 902-406-2337: 8pm - Willie Stratton Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - music in our lobby with either Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, or Deron Donovan. Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) Beinn Mhàbu -Mabou Hill College: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-623-0455: - Folklore of the Gael; with Lecturer: Carmen MacArthur, MA 10am to 11am - Virtual Open House @ Beinnmhabu.ca/foundation-year CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station owned and operated by Gaelic College and broadcasts from the Beinn Mhàbu campus /Mabou enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Northern Yacht Club: 27 Seaview Drive: 902-794-9121: - 6pm--live music with Rob Barrie, Andrew Doyle Oxford Capitol Theatre: 5220 Main St.: 902-694-5928: 7pm - open mic Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: 8pm to 10pm - open mic night; with hosts ; Chantal Paul O'Neil & Rob Smith Sydney (Suidni) Flavor on the Water -H20-Sydney Marine Terminal-“The Royal Cape Breton Room”: 60 Esplanade: 902-567-1043: 5:30pm to 9pm - Live Music Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - Cheers to 10 Years-a revue stravaganza The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - East Coast after dark -promoting Maritime culture, heritage and artistic talent Trenton Hillside Community Hall: 27 Chance Harbour Rd.: 902-755-3938: 6:30pm to 9pm - Kitchen party jam; All singers and players welcome, musicians free of charge, audience @$ 5

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Saturday, January 13th 2024

Chéticamp Radio CKJM 106.1FM & 92.5FM [Pomquet], & 97.5 FM [Sydney]: 902-224-1242: 6pm to 7pm - Gaelic/English program 'Aisrigh nan Gaidheal' Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - music in our lobby with either Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, or Deron Donovan. Florence Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #83: 610 Bras D'Or Florence Rd.: 902-736-6313: 7pm to 10pm - entertainment by the Circle Inverness (An Sithean) Inverness Miners Museum: 4pm to 5pm - music with Francis A MacDonald Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 8am - conversations, music, and the voices and views of Nova Scotia's Gaelic community. http://live.cioe975.ca/ 9am to noon - East Coast Rising – with Martin Hickey noon to 2pm - Cape Breton Calling – with Tony Mombourquette Mabou (An Drochaid) Beinn Mhàbu -Mabou Hill College: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-623-0455: - Folklore of the Gael; with Lecturer: Carmen MacArthur, MA CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station owned and operated by Gaelic College and broadcasts from the Beinn Mhàbu campus /Mabou enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Petit-de-Grat Radio Richmond-CITU 101.1FM: #3435 Hwy # 206: 902-226-0981: 7pm to 10pm - "Music From The Isle Of Newfoundland" with host Howard Sleep Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni) Cape Breton Farmer's Market: 15 Falmouth St.: 12:45am to 2:30pm - live music with Flavor on the Water -H20-Sydney Marine Terminal-“The Royal Cape Breton Room”: 60 Esplanade: 902-567-1043: 5:30pm to 9pm - Live Music Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - Cheers to 10 Years-a revue stravaganza Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 6:30pm to 9:30pm - corner lounge live music The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - Cape Breton Kitchen party with Ron Neville-music of island musicians Westville Whitetail Pub & Grill: 1988 South Main St.: 902-396-1759: - every 2nd Saturday-open mic with Andrew Reid Wolfville Horton Ridge Malt and Grain Co: 2504 Ridge Rd.: 902-697-3535: 3pm to 5pm - Ceilidh Weekends; The Space Paddy Bog People on Saturdays, & Delavan on Sundays

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Sunday, January 14th 2024

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 2pm to 6pm - Daryl MacLean's COUNTRY GOLD; 4 hours of great Classic Country music. http://countrygold.ca/ 7pm to 8pm - the CJFX Ceilidh--Cape Breton Fiddles with Dave Gillis; 8pm to 10pm - Sounds Atlantic-with Paul Kerwin, Glenn Baker & his guests ; Candid Brewing Company-Brewery/Pub/Bar: 88 College St.: 902-863-3930: 7pm to 9pm - Celtic music with John Hanlon,Kenny Stewart, Stan Chapman, John Pellerin a “pay what you can” admission with all proceeds going to the Antigonish Food Bank. Radio-St. Francis Xavier University: 902-867-3333: 8pm to 10pm - “The Gael’s Voice”, Radio Antigonish (Guth Nan Gaidheal Reidio Antigonish) 92.5 FM hosts, Robert Bingham & Virginia MacLeod [1-800-877-909] Baddeck (Badaig) Royal Canadian Legion Branch #53: 37 Ross St.: 902-295-2080: 2pm to 5pm - open jams with host Michael Cavanaugh Dartmouth New Scotland Brewing Co.: 91 Alderney Dr.: 902-406-2337: 2pm to 6pm - Halifax Cape Breton Session Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - music in our lobby with either Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, or Deron Donovan. Grand-Étang Centre de la Mi-Carême: 51 Harbour Rd., Old Cabot Trail Rd.: 46°32.974′N 61°02.769′W: 902-224-1016: 2pm - Hosted by Nicole Deveau, monthly jam session FREEs [ravestoncheticamp@gmail.com] Halifax (Halafacs) Durty Nelly's Authentic Irish Pub: 5221 Sackville St.: 902-406-7640: 3pm to 6pm - music with Jeremy Finney and guest Henry House: 1222 Barrington St.: 2:30pm to 4:30pm - Tunes with Erin and Colin Hillsborough Hillsborough & Glendyer Hall: # 4738-Hwy #252: 902-258-5265: 7pm - Hillsborough /Glendyer Jam Sessions are restarting once again-every other Saturday Iona (Sanndraigh) Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....Saturday ceilidhs 5pm to 8pm ; @$ 5: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: 5pm to 8pm - casual gathering of musicians playing playing traditional CB music, Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 9am to 11am - Barn Dance with Keith Ross 3pm to 4pm - The Voice of New Scotland with Jean Watson Mabou (An Drochaid) Beinn Mhàbu -Mabou Hill College: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-623-0455: - Folklore of the Gael; with Lecturer: Carmen MacArthur, MA CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station owned and operated by Gaelic College and broadcasts from the Beinn Mhàbu campus /Mabou enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Mahone Bay Saltbox Brewery: 363 Main St.: 902-624-0653: 2pm to 4pm - Celtic Music sessons; with Eilidh Buchanan and friends North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman - music, interviews & Cape Breton segments North Sydney Seniors & Pensioners Hall: 309 RCommercial St.: - Every second Sunday is a talent show, alternating with The Jammers, Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) 101.5 FM The Hawk: 609 Church St.: 902-625-1220: 9am to 11am - East Coast Rising with Chuck Boudreau 11am to noon - East Coast Countdown with Cameron MacEachern http://www.eastcoastcountdown.com Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni) Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - Cheers to 10 Years-a revue stravaganza Simeon's Family Restaurant: 581 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-562-0251: 4pm to 7pm - music with Aaron C Lewis; The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 5pm to 8pm - Celtic Serenade with Host Donnie Campbell, the very best in Cape Breton Music plus songs from Scotland & Ireland, presented by Merit Muffler-Wheel & Brake-Sydney 8pm to 9pm - host Wayne Tucker with Favourites from Newfoundland and Labrador Wolfville Horton Ridge Malt and Grain Co: 2504 Ridge Rd.: 902-697-3535: 3pm to 5pm - Ceilidh Weekends; The Space Paddy Bog People on Saturdays, & Delavan on Sundays

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Monday, January 15th 2024

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 6pm to 10pm - Bob Kingsley's -Country top 40 Chéticamp Radio CKJM 106.1FM & 92.5FM [Pomquet], & 97.5 FM [Sydney]: 902-224-1242: 6pm to 7pm - fiddle music show 'Coup d’archet' (Stroke of the Bow) Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - music in our lobby with either Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, or Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs) The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 8pm to 10pm - Session with Dave MacIsaac & Louis Benoit Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) Beinn Mhàbu -Mabou Hill College: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-623-0455: - Folklore of the Gael; with Lecturer: Carmen MacArthur, MA CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station owned and operated by Gaelic College and broadcasts from the Beinn Mhàbu campus /Mabou enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas

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Tuesday, January 16th 2024

Chéticamp Senior Citizen’s Hall- La Salle des Retraités/Cheticamp Senior's Club: - 7pm to 9:30pm-Amateur Musical Circle Dartmouth The Cottage Café | An Teachín: Paddler's Cove-300 Prince Albert Rd.: 6:30pm - Scottish Gaelic conversation group hosted by Cathy Ann MacPhee & Emily McEwan Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - music in our lobby with either Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, or Deron Donovan. D’Escousse Civic Improvement Centre: 3276 Hwy #320: 7pm to 9pm - North Side Music Circle ; jam; proceeds to help Mental Health; [every 2nd tuesday] Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth 8pm to 10pm - Bluegrass Atlantic with Nancy Keddy Mabou (An Drochaid) Beinn Mhàbu -Mabou Hill College: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-623-0455: - Folklore of the Gael; with Lecturer: Carmen MacArthur, MA CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station owned and operated by Gaelic College and broadcasts from the Beinn Mhàbu campus /Mabou enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Sackville Sackville Arena: 1st Lake Drive: 7pm to 9pm - Jam-Mix of country, pop, folk, rock & roll Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni) Cedar’s Club Hall: 30 Mackenzie St.: 902-539-1901: 7pm - Country Line Dance lessons , @ $ 5 [ Christine-cfilipowich@yahoo.ca ; Facebook: @LineDanceCapeBreton ] Old Sydney Society: 173 Charlotte St.: 902-539-1572: 2pm & 7pm - Wicked Walking Tour; @$ 12 register at 902-539-1572 Wolfville Saltbox Brewery: 456 Main St.: 7pm to 9pm - Bluesday with Jester J Brown-

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Wednesday, January 17th 2024

Arichat Telile Community TV -radio Richmond 104.1fm: 17 Conney's Lane: 902-226-1928: 7:30pm - 'East Coast Spotlight', -broadcast live with host Gerry Samson Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - music in our lobby with either Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, or Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs) Lion's Head Tavern: 3081 Robie St.: 902-455-0181: 8pm to 11pm - jam Sessions with Roy Logan Obladee Wine Bar: 1600 Barrington St.: 902-405-4505: 6:30pm to 8pm & 8:30pm to 10pm - Wednesday night JAZZ with Willem Paynter Trio; @$ 5 The Oxford Taproom: 6418 Quinpool Rd.: 902-431-0501: 8pm to 10:30pm - irish jam sessions Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) Beinn Mhàbu -Mabou Hill College: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-623-0455: - Folklore of the Gael; with Lecturer: Carmen MacArthur, MA CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station owned and operated by Gaelic College and broadcasts from the Beinn Mhàbu campus /Mabou enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman - music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Northern Yacht Club: 27 Seaview Drive: 902-794-9121: - 6pm--live music with Rob Barrie, Andrew Doyle Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) the Carriage House: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: 7pm to 10pm - open mic with host Rob Smith Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to 11pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show. Truro Julias Lounge: 165 Willow St.: 8pm to midnight - acoustic jams

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Thursday, January 18th 2024

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Heritage Museum: 20 East Main St.: 902-863-6160: 7pm to 9pm - Ceilidh at the Museum with Karen Beaton & guests. @$ 10 Little Christo's Pizzeria & Mediterranean Eatery: 355 Main St.: 902-867-4992: 6:30pm to 9:30pm - open mic Piper's Pub: 33 College St.: 45°37.306′N 61°59.514′W: 902-863-2590: 6pm to 8pm - Thursday night Ceilidhs are back Arichat Island Nest Restaurant: 2344 Hwy #206: 902-226-0033: 7pm to 9pm - Daniel LeBlanc Canning The Annex: 7pm to 9pm - jam session Dartmouth Christ Church Parish Hall: 50 Wentworth St.: 7pm - donation based Folk event ;the first Thursday of every month The Helen Creighton Folklore Society & Big Turnip Records presents- The Helen Creighton Folk Club Montes Showbar Grill: 245 Waverley Rd.: 902-435-1770: 8pm - jam with-Dan Baird and his recurring cast Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - music in our lobby with either Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, or Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs) Durty Nelly's Authentic Irish Pub: 5221 Sackville St.: 902-406-7640: 7:30pm to 10:30pm - music with Jeremy Finney, Ian MacMillan and friends Good Robot Brewing Company: 2736 Robie St.: 902-446-1692: 8pm - Better Times Comedy-a weekly stand-up comedy night Maritime Centre-Pacifico Bar: corner of Barrington & Salter St.: 902-422-3633: - The amazing Mellotones Little Bras d'Or Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 7pm to 10pm - "traditional Cape Breton fiddle-''the Northside Session' ; bring an instrument & join in; ; FREE led by Larry-Eleanor Parks and Paul Cranford Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) Beinn Mhàbu -Mabou Hill College: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-623-0455: - Folklore of the Gael; with Lecturer: Carmen MacArthur, MA CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station owned and operated by Gaelic College and broadcasts from the Beinn Mhàbu campus /Mabou enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free River Bourgeois Anne Sampson Building: 7pm - Gerrys music circle with Edna & Gerry and Friends; bring your instruments and join in the fun. @ $ toonie Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Bras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmaster's Pub': ..Saturday Matinees: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: 6pm to 8pm - Thirsty Thursday with open mic-host Rob Smith ; co-host-Chantal O'Neill Sydney (Suidni) Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 5pm to 8pm - entertainment with Aaron Lewis & Guest Old Sydney Society: 173 Charlotte St.: 902-539-1572: 2pm & 7pm - Wicked Walking Tour; @$ 12 register at 902-539-1572 Wolfville Paddy's Brew Pub & Rosie's Restaurant: 460 Main St.: 902-542-0059: 7:30pm to 10:30pm - music with Jenny Melvin and Kevin Roach,

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Friday, January 19th 2024

Berwick Union Street Café & Pub: 183 Commercial St: 902-538-7787: - 7pm to 9pm-free music Creignish (Creiginnis) Community Hall: 2123 Highway 19: 45°43.971′N 61°27.672′W: 902-625-1476: 6pm to 9pm - Happy Hour , music as well. Dartmouth New Scotland Brewing Co.: 91 Alderney Dr.: 902-406-2337: 8pm - Willie Stratton Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - music in our lobby with either Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, or Deron Donovan. Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) Beinn Mhàbu -Mabou Hill College: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-623-0455: - Folklore of the Gael; with Lecturer: Carmen MacArthur, MA 10am to 11am - Virtual Open House @ Beinnmhabu.ca/foundation-year CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station owned and operated by Gaelic College and broadcasts from the Beinn Mhàbu campus /Mabou enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Northern Yacht Club: 27 Seaview Drive: 902-794-9121: - 6pm--live music with Rob Barrie, Andrew Doyle Oxford Capitol Theatre: 5220 Main St.: 902-694-5928: 7pm - open mic Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: 8pm to 10pm - open mic night; with hosts ; Chantal Paul O'Neil & Rob Smith Sydney (Suidni) Flavor on the Water -H20-Sydney Marine Terminal-“The Royal Cape Breton Room”: 60 Esplanade: 902-567-1043: 5:30pm to 9pm - Live Music The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - East Coast after dark -promoting Maritime culture, heritage and artistic talent Trenton Hillside Community Hall: 27 Chance Harbour Rd.: 902-755-3938: 6:30pm to 9pm - Kitchen party jam; All singers and players welcome, musicians free of charge, audience @$ 5

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Saturday, January 20th 2024

Chéticamp Radio CKJM 106.1FM & 92.5FM [Pomquet], & 97.5 FM [Sydney]: 902-224-1242: 6pm to 7pm - Gaelic/English program 'Aisrigh nan Gaidheal' Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - music in our lobby with either Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, or Deron Donovan. Florence Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #83: 610 Bras D'Or Florence Rd.: 902-736-6313: 7pm to 10pm - entertainment by the Circle Inverness (An Sithean) Inverness Miners Museum: 4pm to 5pm - music with Francis A MacDonald Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 8am - conversations, music, and the voices and views of Nova Scotia's Gaelic community. http://live.cioe975.ca/ 9am to noon - East Coast Rising – with Martin Hickey noon to 2pm - Cape Breton Calling – with Tony Mombourquette Mabou (An Drochaid) Beinn Mhàbu -Mabou Hill College: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-623-0455: - Folklore of the Gael; with Lecturer: Carmen MacArthur, MA CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station owned and operated by Gaelic College and broadcasts from the Beinn Mhàbu campus /Mabou enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Petit-de-Grat Radio Richmond-CITU 101.1FM: #3435 Hwy # 206: 902-226-0981: 7pm to 10pm - "Music From The Isle Of Newfoundland" with host Howard Sleep Port Hood (Sestico) St. Stephen’s-Jubilee United Church Hall: 239 Main St.: 902-787-2740: 7pm to 9pm - The Little White Church music jam sessions @$ 5; & tea; All musicians are welcome ; all summer long 2024 Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni) Cape Breton Farmer's Market: 15 Falmouth St.: 12:45am to 2:30pm - live music with Flavor on the Water -H20-Sydney Marine Terminal-“The Royal Cape Breton Room”: 60 Esplanade: 902-567-1043: 5:30pm to 9pm - Live Music Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 6:30pm to 9:30pm - corner lounge live music The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - Cape Breton Kitchen party with Ron Neville-music of island musicians Sydney Mines (Méinnean Baile Shuidni) Royal Canadian Legion Branch #8-Breton: 769 Main St.: 902-736-3206: 3pm to 8pm - entertainment with Downhouse band FREE Truro Colchester Christian Academy: 66 E Court Rd.: 902-895-6520: 1pm to 7pm - Truro and Area Bluegrass & Oldtime Music Jams Westville Whitetail Pub & Grill: 1988 South Main St.: 902-396-1759: - every 2nd Saturday-open mic with Andrew Reid Wolfville Horton Ridge Malt and Grain Co: 2504 Ridge Rd.: 902-697-3535: 3pm to 5pm - Ceilidh Weekends; The Space Paddy Bog People on Saturdays, & Delavan on Sundays

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Sunday, January 21st 2024

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 2pm to 6pm - Daryl MacLean's COUNTRY GOLD; 4 hours of great Classic Country music. http://countrygold.ca/ 7pm to 8pm - the CJFX Ceilidh--Cape Breton Fiddles with Dave Gillis; 8pm to 10pm - Sounds Atlantic-with Paul Kerwin, Glenn Baker & his guests ; Candid Brewing Company-Brewery/Pub/Bar: 88 College St.: 902-863-3930: 7pm to 9pm - Celtic music with John Hanlon,Kenny Stewart, Stan Chapman, John Pellerin a “pay what you can” admission with all proceeds going to the Antigonish Food Bank. Radio-St. Francis Xavier University: 902-867-3333: 8pm to 10pm - “The Gael’s Voice”, Radio Antigonish (Guth Nan Gaidheal Reidio Antigonish) 92.5 FM hosts, Robert Bingham & Virginia MacLeod [1-800-877-909] Baddeck (Badaig) Royal Canadian Legion Branch #53: 37 Ross St.: 902-295-2080: 2pm to 5pm - open jams with host Michael Cavanaugh Dartmouth New Scotland Brewing Co.: 91 Alderney Dr.: 902-406-2337: 2pm to 6pm - Halifax Cape Breton Session Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - music in our lobby with either Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, or Deron Donovan. Grand-Étang Centre de la Mi-Carême: 51 Harbour Rd., Old Cabot Trail Rd.: 46°32.974′N 61°02.769′W: 902-224-1016: 2pm - Hosted by Nicole Deveau, monthly jam session FREEs [ravestoncheticamp@gmail.com] Guysborough Intervale St. Patrick’s Hall: 175 North Intervale Rd.: 2pm - Kitchen party. all welcome; @$ 5; and a lunch Halifax (Halafacs) Durty Nelly's Authentic Irish Pub: 5221 Sackville St.: 902-406-7640: 3pm to 6pm - music with Jeremy Finney and guest Henry House: 1222 Barrington St.: 2:30pm to 4:30pm - Tunes with Erin and Colin Iona (Sanndraigh) Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....Saturday ceilidhs 5pm to 8pm ; @$ 5: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: 5pm to 8pm - casual gathering of musicians playing playing traditional CB music, Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 9am to 11am - Barn Dance with Keith Ross 3pm to 4pm - The Voice of New Scotland with Jean Watson Mabou (An Drochaid) Beinn Mhàbu -Mabou Hill College: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-623-0455: - Folklore of the Gael; with Lecturer: Carmen MacArthur, MA CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station owned and operated by Gaelic College and broadcasts from the Beinn Mhàbu campus /Mabou enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Mahone Bay Saltbox Brewery: 363 Main St.: 902-624-0653: 2pm to 4pm - Celtic Music sessons; with Eilidh Buchanan and friends North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman - music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Petit-de-Grat Radio Richmond-CITU 101.1FM: #3435 Hwy # 206: 902-226-0981: 7pm - Music of Ireland with host/producer Paul Davis Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) 101.5 FM The Hawk: 609 Church St.: 902-625-1220: 9am to 11am - East Coast Rising with Chuck Boudreau 11am to noon - East Coast Countdown with Cameron MacEachern http://www.eastcoastcountdown.com Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni) Simeon's Family Restaurant: 581 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-562-0251: 4pm to 7pm - music with Aaron C Lewis; The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 5pm to 8pm - Celtic Serenade with Host Donnie Campbell, the very best in Cape Breton Music plus songs from Scotland & Ireland, presented by Merit Muffler-Wheel & Brake-Sydney 8pm to 9pm - host Wayne Tucker with Favourites from Newfoundland and Labrador Wolfville Horton Ridge Malt and Grain Co: 2504 Ridge Rd.: 902-697-3535: 3pm to 5pm - Ceilidh Weekends; The Space Paddy Bog People on Saturdays, & Delavan on Sundays

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Monday, January 22nd 2024

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 6pm to 10pm - Bob Kingsley's -Country top 40 Chéticamp Radio CKJM 106.1FM & 92.5FM [Pomquet], & 97.5 FM [Sydney]: 902-224-1242: 6pm to 7pm - fiddle music show 'Coup d’archet' (Stroke of the Bow) Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - music in our lobby with either Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, or Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs) The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 8pm to 10pm - Session with Dave MacIsaac & Louis Benoit Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) Beinn Mhàbu -Mabou Hill College: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-623-0455: - Folklore of the Gael; with Lecturer: Carmen MacArthur, MA CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station owned and operated by Gaelic College and broadcasts from the Beinn Mhàbu campus /Mabou enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St. George's Channel South Mountain Arm of Gold Community Hall: 3363 West Bay Highway. R.R.2: 902-345-2200: 6:30pm - bi-weekly Song Circle on alternate Monday evenings hall: 3258 West Bay: 6:30pm to 9pm - music jam circle at the hall, Bring your instruments and singing voicesl All are welcome.

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Tuesday, January 23rd 2024

Chéticamp Senior Citizen’s Hall- La Salle des Retraités/Cheticamp Senior's Club: - 7pm to 9:30pm-Amateur Musical Circle Dartmouth The Cottage Café | An Teachín: Paddler's Cove-300 Prince Albert Rd.: 6:30pm - Scottish Gaelic conversation group hosted by Cathy Ann MacPhee & Emily McEwan Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - music in our lobby with either Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, or Deron Donovan. Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth 8pm to 10pm - Bluegrass Atlantic with Nancy Keddy Mabou (An Drochaid) Beinn Mhàbu -Mabou Hill College: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-623-0455: - Folklore of the Gael; with Lecturer: Carmen MacArthur, MA CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station owned and operated by Gaelic College and broadcasts from the Beinn Mhàbu campus /Mabou enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Sackville Sackville Arena: 1st Lake Drive: 7pm to 9pm - Jam-Mix of country, pop, folk, rock & roll Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni) Cedar’s Club Hall: 30 Mackenzie St.: 902-539-1901: 7pm - Country Line Dance lessons , @ $ 5 [ Christine-cfilipowich@yahoo.ca ; Facebook: @LineDanceCapeBreton ] Old Sydney Society: 173 Charlotte St.: 902-539-1572: 2pm & 7pm - Wicked Walking Tour; @$ 12 register at 902-539-1572 Wolfville Saltbox Brewery: 456 Main St.: 7pm to 9pm - Bluesday with Jester J Brown-

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Wednesday, January 24th 2024

Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - music in our lobby with either Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, or Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs) Lion's Head Tavern: 3081 Robie St.: 902-455-0181: 8pm to 11pm - jam Sessions with Roy Logan Obladee Wine Bar: 1600 Barrington St.: 902-405-4505: 6:30pm to 8pm & 8:30pm to 10pm - Wednesday night JAZZ with Willem Paynter Trio; @$ 5 The Oxford Taproom: 6418 Quinpool Rd.: 902-431-0501: 8pm to 10:30pm - irish jam sessions Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) Beinn Mhàbu -Mabou Hill College: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-623-0455: - Folklore of the Gael; with Lecturer: Carmen MacArthur, MA CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station owned and operated by Gaelic College and broadcasts from the Beinn Mhàbu campus /Mabou enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman - music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Northern Yacht Club: 27 Seaview Drive: 902-794-9121: - 6pm--live music with Rob Barrie, Andrew Doyle Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) the Carriage House: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: 7pm to 10pm - open mic with host Rob Smith River Bourgeois Anne Sampson Building: 7pm to 9pm - music circle Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to 11pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show. Truro Julias Lounge: 165 Willow St.: 8pm to midnight - acoustic jams

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Thursday, January 25th 2024

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Heritage Museum: 20 East Main St.: 902-863-6160: 7pm to 9pm - Ceilidh at the Museum with Karen Beaton & guests. @$ 10 Little Christo's Pizzeria & Mediterranean Eatery: 355 Main St.: 902-867-4992: 6:30pm to 9:30pm - open mic Piper's Pub: 33 College St.: 45°37.306′N 61°59.514′W: 902-863-2590: 6pm to 8pm - Thursday night Ceilidhs are back Arichat Island Nest Restaurant: 2344 Hwy #206: 902-226-0033: 7pm to 9pm - Daniel LeBlanc Canning The Annex: 7pm to 9pm - jam session Dartmouth Christ Church Parish Hall: 50 Wentworth St.: 7pm - donation based Folk event ;the first Thursday of every month The Helen Creighton Folklore Society & Big Turnip Records presents- The Helen Creighton Folk Club Montes Showbar Grill: 245 Waverley Rd.: 902-435-1770: 8pm - jam with-Dan Baird and his recurring cast Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - music in our lobby with either Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, or Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs) Durty Nelly's Authentic Irish Pub: 5221 Sackville St.: 902-406-7640: 7:30pm to 10:30pm - music with Jeremy Finney, Ian MacMillan and friends Good Robot Brewing Company: 2736 Robie St.: 902-446-1692: 8pm - Better Times Comedy-a weekly stand-up comedy night Maritime Centre-Pacifico Bar: corner of Barrington & Salter St.: 902-422-3633: - The amazing Mellotones Royal Canadian Legion Branch #142-Fairview: 50 Hillcrest St;: 902-233-6374, 902-443-7256: 8pm to 11pm - Halifax Cape Breton Dance with tba. Little Bras d'Or Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 7pm to 10pm - "traditional Cape Breton fiddle-''the Northside Session' ; bring an instrument & join in; ; FREE led by Larry-Eleanor Parks and Paul Cranford Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) Beinn Mhàbu -Mabou Hill College: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-623-0455: - Folklore of the Gael; with Lecturer: Carmen MacArthur, MA CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station owned and operated by Gaelic College and broadcasts from the Beinn Mhàbu campus /Mabou enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free The Bridge - An Drochaid Museum: 11513 Main St.: 902-945-2311: 7pm to 9pm - Port No Dhà-''A tune or Two'''-ceilidh with ; @$ 5 North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free River Bourgeois Anne Sampson Building: 7pm - Gerrys music circle with Edna & Gerry and Friends; bring your instruments and join in the fun. @ $ toonie Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Bras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmaster's Pub': ..Saturday Matinees: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: 6pm to 8pm - Thirsty Thursday with open mic-host Rob Smith ; co-host-Chantal O'Neill Sydney (Suidni) Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 5pm to 8pm - entertainment with Aaron Lewis & Guest Old Sydney Society: 173 Charlotte St.: 902-539-1572: 2pm & 7pm - Wicked Walking Tour; @$ 12 register at 902-539-1572 Wolfville Paddy's Brew Pub & Rosie's Restaurant: 460 Main St.: 902-542-0059: 7:30pm to 10:30pm - music with Jenny Melvin and Kevin Roach,

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Friday, January 26th 2024

Berwick Union Street Café & Pub: 183 Commercial St: 902-538-7787: - 7pm to 9pm-free music Creignish (Creiginnis) Community Hall: 2123 Highway 19: 45°43.971′N 61°27.672′W: 902-625-1476: 6pm to 9pm - Happy Hour , music as well. Dartmouth New Scotland Brewing Co.: 91 Alderney Dr.: 902-406-2337: 8pm - Willie Stratton Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - music in our lobby with either Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, or Deron Donovan. Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) Beinn Mhàbu -Mabou Hill College: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-623-0455: - Folklore of the Gael; with Lecturer: Carmen MacArthur, MA 10am to 11am - Virtual Open House @ Beinnmhabu.ca/foundation-year CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station owned and operated by Gaelic College and broadcasts from the Beinn Mhàbu campus /Mabou enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Northern Yacht Club: 27 Seaview Drive: 902-794-9121: - 6pm--live music with Rob Barrie, Andrew Doyle Oxford Capitol Theatre: 5220 Main St.: 902-694-5928: 7pm - open mic Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: 8pm to 10pm - open mic night; with hosts ; Chantal Paul O'Neil & Rob Smith Sydney (Suidni) Flavor on the Water -H20-Sydney Marine Terminal-“The Royal Cape Breton Room”: 60 Esplanade: 902-567-1043: 5:30pm to 9pm - Live Music The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - East Coast after dark -promoting Maritime culture, heritage and artistic talent Trenton Hillside Community Hall: 27 Chance Harbour Rd.: 902-755-3938: 6:30pm to 9pm - Kitchen party jam; All singers and players welcome, musicians free of charge, audience @$ 5

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Saturday, January 27th 2024

Chéticamp Radio CKJM 106.1FM & 92.5FM [Pomquet], & 97.5 FM [Sydney]: 902-224-1242: 6pm to 7pm - Gaelic/English program 'Aisrigh nan Gaidheal' Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - music in our lobby with either Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, or Deron Donovan. Florence Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #83: 610 Bras D'Or Florence Rd.: 902-736-6313: 7pm to 10pm - entertainment by the Circle Inverness (An Sithean) Inverness Miners Museum: 4pm to 5pm - music with Francis A MacDonald Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 8am - conversations, music, and the voices and views of Nova Scotia's Gaelic community. http://live.cioe975.ca/ 9am to noon - East Coast Rising – with Martin Hickey noon to 2pm - Cape Breton Calling – with Tony Mombourquette Mabou (An Drochaid) Beinn Mhàbu -Mabou Hill College: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-623-0455: - Folklore of the Gael; with Lecturer: Carmen MacArthur, MA CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station owned and operated by Gaelic College and broadcasts from the Beinn Mhàbu campus /Mabou enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free New Glasgow (Glaschu Ùr) The Dock Pub: 130 George St.: 902-752-0884: 2pm to 5pm - jam session North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Petit-de-Grat Radio Richmond-CITU 101.1FM: #3435 Hwy # 206: 902-226-0981: 7pm to 10pm - "Music From The Isle Of Newfoundland" with host Howard Sleep Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni) Cape Breton Farmer's Market: 15 Falmouth St.: 12:45am to 2:30pm - live music with Flavor on the Water -H20-Sydney Marine Terminal-“The Royal Cape Breton Room”: 60 Esplanade: 902-567-1043: 5:30pm to 9pm - Live Music Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 6:30pm to 9:30pm - corner lounge live music The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - Cape Breton Kitchen party with Ron Neville-music of island musicians Westville Whitetail Pub & Grill: 1988 South Main St.: 902-396-1759: - every 2nd Saturday-open mic with Andrew Reid Wolfville Horton Ridge Malt and Grain Co: 2504 Ridge Rd.: 902-697-3535: 3pm to 5pm - Ceilidh Weekends; The Space Paddy Bog People on Saturdays, & Delavan on Sundays

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Sunday, January 28th 2024

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 2pm to 6pm - Daryl MacLean's COUNTRY GOLD; 4 hours of great Classic Country music. http://countrygold.ca/ 7pm to 8pm - the CJFX Ceilidh--Cape Breton Fiddles with Dave Gillis; 8pm to 10pm - Sounds Atlantic-with Paul Kerwin, Glenn Baker & his guests ; Candid Brewing Company-Brewery/Pub/Bar: 88 College St.: 902-863-3930: 7pm to 9pm - Celtic music with John Hanlon,Kenny Stewart, Stan Chapman, John Pellerin a “pay what you can” admission with all proceeds going to the Antigonish Food Bank. Radio-St. Francis Xavier University: 902-867-3333: 8pm to 10pm - “The Gael’s Voice”, Radio Antigonish (Guth Nan Gaidheal Reidio Antigonish) 92.5 FM hosts, Robert Bingham & Virginia MacLeod [1-800-877-909] Baddeck (Badaig) Royal Canadian Legion Branch #53: 37 Ross St.: 902-295-2080: 2pm to 5pm - open jams with host Michael Cavanaugh Dartmouth New Scotland Brewing Co.: 91 Alderney Dr.: 902-406-2337: 2pm to 6pm - Halifax Cape Breton Session Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - music in our lobby with either Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, or Deron Donovan. Grand-Étang Centre de la Mi-Carême: 51 Harbour Rd., Old Cabot Trail Rd.: 46°32.974′N 61°02.769′W: 902-224-1016: 2pm - Hosted by Nicole Deveau, monthly jam session FREEs [ravestoncheticamp@gmail.com] Halifax (Halafacs) Durty Nelly's Authentic Irish Pub: 5221 Sackville St.: 902-406-7640: 3pm to 6pm - music with Jeremy Finney and guest Henry House: 1222 Barrington St.: 2:30pm to 4:30pm - Tunes with Erin and Colin Havre Boucher Community Centre: 12401 Highway #4: 902-234-2188: 1pm to 4pm - Hank's Jamboree @$ 5; light lunch included [musicians free, ] all proceeds go towards Community Centre, Iona (Sanndraigh) Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....Saturday ceilidhs 5pm to 8pm ; @$ 5: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: 5pm to 8pm - casual gathering of musicians playing playing traditional CB music, Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 9am to 11am - Barn Dance with Keith Ross 3pm to 4pm - The Voice of New Scotland with Jean Watson Mabou (An Drochaid) Beinn Mhàbu -Mabou Hill College: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-623-0455: - Folklore of the Gael; with Lecturer: Carmen MacArthur, MA CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station owned and operated by Gaelic College and broadcasts from the Beinn Mhàbu campus /Mabou enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Mahone Bay Saltbox Brewery: 363 Main St.: 902-624-0653: 2pm to 4pm - Celtic Music sessons; with Eilidh Buchanan and friends North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman - music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) 101.5 FM The Hawk: 609 Church St.: 902-625-1220: 9am to 11am - East Coast Rising with Chuck Boudreau 11am to noon - East Coast Countdown with Cameron MacEachern http://www.eastcoastcountdown.com Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni) Simeon's Family Restaurant: 581 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-562-0251: 4pm to 7pm - music with Aaron C Lewis; The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 5pm to 8pm - Celtic Serenade with Host Donnie Campbell, the very best in Cape Breton Music plus songs from Scotland & Ireland, presented by Merit Muffler-Wheel & Brake-Sydney 8pm to 9pm - host Wayne Tucker with Favourites from Newfoundland and Labrador Wolfville Horton Ridge Malt and Grain Co: 2504 Ridge Rd.: 902-697-3535: 3pm to 5pm - Ceilidh Weekends; The Space Paddy Bog People on Saturdays, & Delavan on Sundays

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Monday, January 29th 2024

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 6pm to 10pm - Bob Kingsley's -Country top 40 Chéticamp Radio CKJM 106.1FM & 92.5FM [Pomquet], & 97.5 FM [Sydney]: 902-224-1242: 6pm to 7pm - fiddle music show 'Coup d’archet' (Stroke of the Bow) Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - music in our lobby with either Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, or Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs) The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 8pm to 10pm - Session with Dave MacIsaac & Louis Benoit Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) Beinn Mhàbu -Mabou Hill College: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-623-0455: - Folklore of the Gael; with Lecturer: Carmen MacArthur, MA CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station owned and operated by Gaelic College and broadcasts from the Beinn Mhàbu campus /Mabou enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas

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Tuesday, January 30th 2024

Chéticamp Senior Citizen’s Hall- La Salle des Retraités/Cheticamp Senior's Club: - 7pm to 9:30pm-Amateur Musical Circle Dartmouth The Cottage Café | An Teachín: Paddler's Cove-300 Prince Albert Rd.: 6:30pm - Scottish Gaelic conversation group hosted by Cathy Ann MacPhee & Emily McEwan Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - music in our lobby with either Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, or Deron Donovan. D’Escousse Civic Improvement Centre: 3276 Hwy #320: 7pm to 9pm - North Side Music Circle ; jam; proceeds to help Mental Health; [every 2nd tuesday] Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth 8pm to 10pm - Bluegrass Atlantic with Nancy Keddy Mabou (An Drochaid) Beinn Mhàbu -Mabou Hill College: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-623-0455: - Folklore of the Gael; with Lecturer: Carmen MacArthur, MA CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station owned and operated by Gaelic College and broadcasts from the Beinn Mhàbu campus /Mabou enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Sackville Sackville Arena: 1st Lake Drive: 7pm to 9pm - Jam-Mix of country, pop, folk, rock & roll Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni) Cedar’s Club Hall: 30 Mackenzie St.: 902-539-1901: 7pm - Country Line Dance lessons , @ $ 5 [ Christine-cfilipowich@yahoo.ca ; Facebook: @LineDanceCapeBreton ] Old Sydney Society: 173 Charlotte St.: 902-539-1572: 2pm & 7pm - Wicked Walking Tour; @$ 12 register at 902-539-1572 Wolfville Saltbox Brewery: 456 Main St.: 7pm to 9pm - Bluesday with Jester J Brown-

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Wednesday, January 31st 2024

Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - music in our lobby with either Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, or Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs) Lion's Head Tavern: 3081 Robie St.: 902-455-0181: 8pm to 11pm - jam Sessions with Roy Logan Obladee Wine Bar: 1600 Barrington St.: 902-405-4505: 6:30pm to 8pm & 8:30pm to 10pm - Wednesday night JAZZ with Willem Paynter Trio; @$ 5 The Oxford Taproom: 6418 Quinpool Rd.: 902-431-0501: 8pm to 10:30pm - irish jam sessions Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) Beinn Mhàbu -Mabou Hill College: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-623-0455: - Folklore of the Gael; with Lecturer: Carmen MacArthur, MA CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station owned and operated by Gaelic College and broadcasts from the Beinn Mhàbu campus /Mabou enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman - music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Northern Yacht Club: 27 Seaview Drive: 902-794-9121: - 6pm--live music with Rob Barrie, Andrew Doyle Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) the Carriage House: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: 7pm to 10pm - open mic with host Rob Smith Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to 11pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show. Truro Julias Lounge: 165 Willow St.: 8pm to midnight - acoustic jams

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Thursday, February 1st 2024

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Heritage Museum: 20 East Main St.: 902-863-6160: 7pm to 9pm - Ceilidh at the Museum with Karen Beaton & guests. @$ 10 Little Christo's Pizzeria & Mediterranean Eatery: 355 Main St.: 902-867-4992: 6:30pm to 9:30pm - open mic Piper's Pub: 33 College St.: 45°37.306′N 61°59.514′W: 902-863-2590: 6pm to 8pm - Thursday night Ceilidhs are back Arichat Island Nest Restaurant: 2344 Hwy #206: 902-226-0033: 7pm to 9pm - Daniel LeBlanc Canning The Annex: 7pm to 9pm - jam session Dartmouth Celtic Corner Public House-Irish Pub: 69 Alderney Drive;: 902-464-0740: 9pm - music with host Leona Burkey Christ Church Parish Hall: 50 Wentworth St.: 7pm - donation based Folk event ;the first Thursday of every month The Helen Creighton Folklore Society & Big Turnip Records presents- The Helen Creighton Folk Club Montes Showbar Grill: 245 Waverley Rd.: 902-435-1770: 8pm - jam with-Dan Baird and his recurring cast Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - music in our lobby with either Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, or Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs) Durty Nelly's Authentic Irish Pub: 5221 Sackville St.: 902-406-7640: 7:30pm to 10:30pm - music with Jeremy Finney, Ian MacMillan and friends Good Robot Brewing Company: 2736 Robie St.: 902-446-1692: 8pm - Better Times Comedy-a weekly stand-up comedy night Maritime Centre-Pacifico Bar: corner of Barrington & Salter St.: 902-422-3633: - The amazing Mellotones Little Bras d'Or Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 7pm to 10pm - "traditional Cape Breton fiddle-''the Northside Session' ; bring an instrument & join in; ; FREE led by Larry-Eleanor Parks and Paul Cranford Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) Beinn Mhàbu -Mabou Hill College: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-623-0455: - Folklore of the Gael; with Lecturer: Carmen MacArthur, MA CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station owned and operated by Gaelic College and broadcasts from the Beinn Mhàbu campus /Mabou enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free River Bourgeois Anne Sampson Building: 7pm - Gerrys music circle with Edna & Gerry and Friends; bring your instruments and join in the fun. @ $ toonie Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Bras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmaster's Pub': ..Saturday Matinees: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: 6pm to 8pm - Thirsty Thursday with open mic-host Rob Smith ; co-host-Chantal O'Neill Sydney (Suidni) Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 5pm to 8pm - entertainment with Aaron Lewis & Guest Old Sydney Society: 173 Charlotte St.: 902-539-1572: 2pm & 7pm - Wicked Walking Tour; @$ 12 register at 902-539-1572 Wolfville Paddy's Brew Pub & Rosie's Restaurant: 460 Main St.: 902-542-0059: 7:30pm to 10:30pm - music with Jenny Melvin and Kevin Roach,

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Friday, February 2nd 2024

Berwick Union Street Café & Pub: 183 Commercial St: 902-538-7787: - 7pm to 9pm-free music Creignish (Creiginnis) Community Hall: 2123 Highway 19: 45°43.971′N 61°27.672′W: 902-625-1476: 6pm to 9pm - Happy Hour , music as well. Dartmouth New Scotland Brewing Co.: 91 Alderney Dr.: 902-406-2337: 8pm - Willie Stratton Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - music in our lobby with either Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, or Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs) The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 8pm - Wayne Nicolson-album release show with the Gin House Boys Inverness (An Sithean) The Annex -bar & restaurant: 66 Lower Railway St.: 902-258-3173: 7pm to 10pm - open mic night with host Abbey Mullendore [closed for January 2024] Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) Beinn Mhàbu -Mabou Hill College: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-623-0455: - Folklore of the Gael; with Lecturer: Carmen MacArthur, MA 10am to 11am - Virtual Open House @ Beinnmhabu.ca/foundation-year CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station owned and operated by Gaelic College and broadcasts from the Beinn Mhàbu campus /Mabou enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Northern Yacht Club: 27 Seaview Drive: 902-794-9121: - 6pm--live music with Rob Barrie, Andrew Doyle Oxford Capitol Theatre: 5220 Main St.: 902-694-5928: 7pm - open mic Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: 8pm to 10pm - open mic night; with hosts ; Chantal Paul O'Neil & Rob Smith Sydney (Suidni) Flavor on the Water -H20-Sydney Marine Terminal-“The Royal Cape Breton Room”: 60 Esplanade: 902-567-1043: 5:30pm to 9pm - Live Music The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - East Coast after dark -promoting Maritime culture, heritage and artistic talent Trenton Hillside Community Hall: 27 Chance Harbour Rd.: 902-755-3938: 6:30pm to 9pm - Kitchen party jam; All singers and players welcome, musicians free of charge, audience @$ 5

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Saturday, February 3rd 2024

Mabou (An Drochaid) Beinn Mhàbu -Mabou Hill College: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-623-0455: - Folklore of the Gael; with Lecturer: Carmen MacArthur, MA Sydney (Suidni) Membertou Trade & Convention Centre: 50 Maillard St.: 902-539-2300: 9pm - Matt Minglewood band-#77th birthday bash; 19+@$50

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Sunday, February 4th 2024

Mabou (An Drochaid) Beinn Mhàbu -Mabou Hill College: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-623-0455: - Folklore of the Gael; with Lecturer: Carmen MacArthur, MA

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Monday, February 5th 2024

Mabou (An Drochaid) Beinn Mhàbu -Mabou Hill College: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-623-0455: - Folklore of the Gael; with Lecturer: Carmen MacArthur, MA

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Tuesday, February 6th 2024

Mabou (An Drochaid) Beinn Mhàbu -Mabou Hill College: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-623-0455: - Folklore of the Gael; with Lecturer: Carmen MacArthur, MA Sydney (Suidni) Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - OverDue-a play by Lindsay Thompson

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Wednesday, February 7th 2024

Mabou (An Drochaid) Beinn Mhàbu -Mabou Hill College: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-623-0455: - Folklore of the Gael; with Lecturer: Carmen MacArthur, MA Sydney (Suidni) Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - OverDue-a play by Lindsay Thompson

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Thursday, February 8th 2024

Mabou (An Drochaid) Beinn Mhàbu -Mabou Hill College: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-623-0455: - Folklore of the Gael; with Lecturer: Carmen MacArthur, MA Sydney (Suidni) Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - OverDue-a play by Lindsay Thompson

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Friday, February 9th 2024

Halifax (Halafacs) Dalhousie - Rebecca Cohn Auditorium-Arts Centre’s: 6101 University Ave.: 902-494-3820: 7:30pm - A Tribute to Gordon Lightfoot with J.P. Cormier Mabou (An Drochaid) Beinn Mhàbu -Mabou Hill College: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-623-0455: - Folklore of the Gael; with Lecturer: Carmen MacArthur, MA Sydney (Suidni) Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - OverDue-a play by Lindsay Thompson

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Saturday, February 10th 2024

Halifax (Halafacs) Dalhousie - Rebecca Cohn Auditorium-Arts Centre’s: 6101 University Ave.: 902-494-3820: 7:30pm - A Tribute to Gordon Lightfoot with J.P. Cormier Mabou (An Drochaid) Beinn Mhàbu -Mabou Hill College: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-623-0455: - Folklore of the Gael; with Lecturer: Carmen MacArthur, MA Sydney (Suidni) Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - OverDue-a play by Lindsay Thompson

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Sunday, February 11th 2024

Mabou (An Drochaid) Beinn Mhàbu -Mabou Hill College: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-623-0455: - Folklore of the Gael; with Lecturer: Carmen MacArthur, MA Sydney (Suidni) Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - OverDue-a play by Lindsay Thompson

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Monday, February 12th 2024

Mabou (An Drochaid) Beinn Mhàbu -Mabou Hill College: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-623-0455: - Folklore of the Gael; with Lecturer: Carmen MacArthur, MA

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Tuesday, February 13th 2024

Mabou (An Drochaid) Beinn Mhàbu -Mabou Hill College: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-623-0455: - Folklore of the Gael; with Lecturer: Carmen MacArthur, MA

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Wednesday, February 14th 2024

Mabou (An Drochaid) Beinn Mhàbu -Mabou Hill College: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-623-0455: - Folklore of the Gael; with Lecturer: Carmen MacArthur, MA

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Thursday, February 15th 2024

Mabou (An Drochaid) Beinn Mhàbu -Mabou Hill College: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-623-0455: - Folklore of the Gael; with Lecturer: Carmen MacArthur, MA Tatamagouche Grace Jollymore Joyce Arts Centre: 31 Creamery Rd.: 902-657-3500: - 10th Anniversary Nova Scotia Gael's Jam 2024- Tatamagouche Arts Centre: .....August 26th to 28th-'Tata Fest': 1-800-218-2220: - Nova Scotia Gaels Jam ·Cumaibh a' Latha

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Friday, February 16th 2024

Dartmouth Woodlawn United Church: 54 Woodlawn Rd.: - Duo Cordelia (violin and piano) Sydney (Suidni) Membertou Trade & Convention Centre: 50 Maillard St.: 902-539-2300: 8pm - ''a tribute to the music of TRIO''; with Ashley Buckingham as Dolly Parton, Jenn Sheppard as Emmylou Harris, * Jennifer Dingwall as Linda Ronstadt; @$ 40 ; 19+ Tatamagouche Grace Jollymore Joyce Arts Centre: 31 Creamery Rd.: 902-657-3500: - 10th Anniversary Nova Scotia Gael's Jam 2024- Tatamagouche Arts Centre: .....August 26th to 28th-'Tata Fest': 1-800-218-2220: - Nova Scotia Gaels Jam ·Cumaibh a' Latha

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Saturday, February 17th 2024

Liverpool Astor Theatre: 219 Main St.: 902-354-5250: 7:30pm - ''Sounds of Cape Breton''' with Heather Rankin. Tatamagouche Grace Jollymore Joyce Arts Centre: 31 Creamery Rd.: 902-657-3500: - 10th Anniversary Nova Scotia Gael's Jam 2024- Tatamagouche Arts Centre: .....August 26th to 28th-'Tata Fest': 1-800-218-2220: - Nova Scotia Gaels Jam ·Cumaibh a' Latha

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Sunday, February 18th 2024

Tatamagouche Grace Jollymore Joyce Arts Centre: 31 Creamery Rd.: 902-657-3500: - 10th Anniversary Nova Scotia Gael's Jam 2024- Tatamagouche Arts Centre: .....August 26th to 28th-'Tata Fest': 1-800-218-2220: - Nova Scotia Gaels Jam ·Cumaibh a' Latha

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Monday, February 19th 2024

Tatamagouche Grace Jollymore Joyce Arts Centre: 31 Creamery Rd.: 902-657-3500: - 10th Anniversary Nova Scotia Gael's Jam 2024- Tatamagouche Arts Centre: .....August 26th to 28th-'Tata Fest': 1-800-218-2220: - Nova Scotia Gaels Jam ·Cumaibh a' Latha

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Tuesday, February 20th 2024

Tatamagouche Grace Jollymore Joyce Arts Centre: 31 Creamery Rd.: 902-657-3500: - 10th Anniversary Nova Scotia Gael's Jam 2024- Tatamagouche Arts Centre: .....August 26th to 28th-'Tata Fest': 1-800-218-2220: - Nova Scotia Gaels Jam ·Cumaibh a' Latha

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Monday, February 26th 2024

Mabou (An Drochaid) Beinn Mhàbu -Mabou Hill College: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-623-0455: - Literature of the Gael with Lecturer: Oisin Curran, MFA

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Tuesday, February 27th 2024

Mabou (An Drochaid) Beinn Mhàbu -Mabou Hill College: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-623-0455: - Literature of the Gael with Lecturer: Oisin Curran, MFA

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Wednesday, February 28th 2024

Mabou (An Drochaid) Beinn Mhàbu -Mabou Hill College: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-623-0455: - Literature of the Gael with Lecturer: Oisin Curran, MFA

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Thursday, February 29th 2024

Mabou (An Drochaid) Beinn Mhàbu -Mabou Hill College: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-623-0455: - Literature of the Gael with Lecturer: Oisin Curran, MFA

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Friday, March 1st 2024

Mabou (An Drochaid) Beinn Mhàbu -Mabou Hill College: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-623-0455: - Literature of the Gael with Lecturer: Oisin Curran, MFA

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Saturday, March 2nd 2024

Halifax (Halafacs) Casino Nova Scotia -Schooner Room: 902-451-1221: - the legendary life of Tom Petty with Clayton Bellamy Mabou (An Drochaid) Beinn Mhàbu -Mabou Hill College: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-623-0455: - Literature of the Gael with Lecturer: Oisin Curran, MFA



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