Sea and be Scene

There are many great events taking place throughout the month of July 2012 – stay tuned for more, but in the meantime - hit the road and take in these highlights of Prince Edward Island...

AND...if you've got an event coming up - drop us a line at info@seaandbescene.com with the details and we'll do our best to get it in there...PLEASE put "Event Listings" in the subject line

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CANADA DAY Celebrations

Communities Across the Province

July 1st click here for complete list

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King's Playhouse Summer Series - Georgetown
Runs Until October
Visit one of Canada's longest running theatres. Partake in an evening of drama, music, or a concert during the extended season. Please check the website for specific details on dates and times of the many different events they are offering this summer season. www.kingsplayhouse.com

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Tuesday Night Ceilidh - Georgetown
Every Tuesday
Visit www.kingsplayhouse.com for more details

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Good Time Square Dancing - Murphy Centre, Charlottetown
Every Wednesday Night
All are welcome, especially beginners. No partner or special clothing needed, and there is no charge. Volunteers callers are Velma Cardomy MacDonald and Tom Connor. 902-629-1869 or 902-892-3839
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Goose River Dances
Every Sat night starting at 9 pm a dance is held at the Goose River Community Hall with music by Peter Chaisson, Lemmy Chaisson and Bonnie Campbell.

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Montgomery Theatre Summer Festival - North Rustico
Runs to September 9
Unusual, excellent professional theatre. In 2012, the comedy Travels With My Aunt, the timeless romance Sense and Sensibility and the classic drama Our Town. Please check their website for specific details on dates and times of the many different events they are offering this summer season: www.themontgomerytheatre.com

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Richard Wood Trio World Class Kitchen Party - Sterling's Women's Institute Hall, Stanley Bridge
Every Saturday until September 15
Everybody knows a fiddle, tunes and dancing make one heck of a kitchen party. Don't miss this one! Check out Richard's website www.rwood.ca

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Victoria Playhouse Festival - Victoria-by-the-Sea
Runs to September 16
Held in the historic Victoria Community Hall, featuring live theatre, musical concerts and Follow the Fiddler, PEI's first outdoor historical pageant. Please check the website for specific details on dates and times of the many different events they are offering this summer season: www.victoriaplayhouse.com

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Harbourfront Theatre Festival - Summerside
Runs to September 23
Summer 2012 features a new, reinvigorated line up of mainstage productions featuring music, humour and first class theatre productions. Please check the website for specific details on dates and times of the many different events they are offering this summer season: www.harbourfronttheatre.com

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The Charlottetown Festival - Confederation Centre, Charlottetown
Various shows, running until September 26
A great season of music, comedy and drama await you at this year's Festival. Shows include Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash, Les Feux Folletts, and of course, the signature piece, Anne of Green Gables. For a complete show and schedule listing, go to: www.charlottetownfestival.com

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Indian River Festival -St Mary's Church
Runs to September 30
A summer-long concert series of exceptional classical jazz, world music, choral, maritime and more in the magnificent setting of St. Mary's Church, Indian River.

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Highland Storm Festival - College of Piping, Summerside
Dates July 3-August 30
his July and August, uplift your spirits and feel the exhilaration of Highland Storm , and ALL-NEW production of Celtic music and dance, involving the very best in Island talent. For more info, go to the website: www.collegeofpiping.com

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Wednesday Evening with L.M. Montgomery - Bideford Parsonage Museum
Every Wednesday until August 29
Guest speakers and/or readings from the writings of L.M. Montgomery published during 1912. Visit the site to find out more: www.bidefordparsonagemuseum.com

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Show and Shine Festival - Old Brudenelle Park
Dates: July 6-8
See street rods, antiques, special interest classics and enjoy food and refreshments.  Please check online for a schedule of events: www.peistreetrod.com

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Cavendish Beach Music Festival - Avonlea Village
Dates: July 6-8
This annual festival combines some of the world's greatest musicians and talent performing live on stage over three days in breath-taking Cavendish. Get in on the tradition! Please check the website for specific details on dates and times of the many different events they are offering this summer season: www.cavendishbeachmusic.com

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Summerside Lobster Carnival
Dates: July 6-15
This festival features a parade, midway with rides and games, talent show, cardboard boat race and of course, delicious lobster! www.summersidelobstercarnival.ca

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PEI Love Story - Courthouse Theatre, St. Peter's Bay
Dates: July 6-August 10
This story is a heartwarming mix of reality and fantasy told through story and song.Prince Edward Island is the stunning backdrop in this moving account of love, loss, and the living that goes on in between. Click here for more details

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Stratford Strawberry Festival - Lion's Club, Stratford
Date: July 7
Enjoy the bounty of the summer with fresh local berries. Visit the website for more information: www.townofstratford.ca/news/strawberry-festival-and-craft-fair

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Mont-Carmel Summer Concert Series - Mont-Carmel Parish Hall
Every Sunday beginning July 8 and running until September 9
This Summer Concert Series will feature some of the best artists Prince Edward Island has to offer. Come laugh and spend a fun evening filled with music, dance, variety and comedy! Phone for further details: 1-902-439-0126

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Dennis Ellsworth - Victoria Playhouse, Victoria
Date: July 9
Dennis is an award winning singer-songwriter whose debut album has been called “heartfelt and heart-achingly beautiful, a timeless album’. To find out more visit the venue website: www.victoriaplayhouse.com

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Evangeline Bluegrass and Traditional Music Festival - Exhibition Grounds, Abram Village
Dates: July 13-15
A musical weekend featuring Open Mic, Workshops and Jam Sessions. For a complete schedule of performers and more, go to: www.evangelinebluegrassfestival.ca

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Souris Summer Festival
Dates: July 14-15
Obstacle course, laser tag, inflatable 32 foot slide and more! www.sourispei.com

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Summer Days Celebration - Various locations, Georgetown
Dates: July 15-21
Enjoy a strawberry social, a Pageant, live music, parade, BBQ and so much more! For further details, call 1-902-652-2924

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Alejandra Ribera - Victoria Playhouse, Victoria
Date: July 16
Half-Argentine, half-Scottish, all-amazing, singer Alejandra Ribera transcends genres with her rich, broad, eventful voice and a sublime flair for drama. Learn more by visiting: www.victoriaplayhouse.com

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3rd Annual Frank Ledwell Storytelling - Courthouse Theatre, St Peter's Bay
Dates: July 20-22
The Frank Ledwell Storytelling and Comedy Festival is a three day festival paying tribute to the late Frank Ledwell, former poet laureate of Prince Edward Island, prolific writer and cherished son of St. Peters Bay. Visit the website to find out more www.courthousetheatre.com/OnStage.html

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Mermaid Tears Sea Glass Festival - Wood Islands Lighthouse
Dates: July 20-21
This event features a vendor fair, shard contest, bake sale, silent auction, food fair, children’s fair, beach walks by the Island Nature Trust, out of the sea and over the coals demonstration and much more. For more information click here

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Beach Birthday Party - Brackley Beach
Date: July 21
Come out for the biggest birthday party of the year at Brackley Beach.  A full day of events will take place on Brackley Beach including a sand castle competition, the annual surf guard competition, music and more.

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Rolo Bay Fiddle Festival - Festival Site
Dates: July 21-22
This Festival was created to preserve Prince Edward Island's tradition of music and has been growing for 3 decades and continues to feature top Atlantic Canadian performers. www.rollobayfiddlefest.ca

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Strawberry Festival - Bideford Parsonage Museum
Date: July 22
Come out and share a Sunday afternoon of entertainment, games, lemonade, tea and old-fashioned delicious strawberry shortcake with ice cream. To find out more, go to: www.bidefordparsonagemuseum.com

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Crapeaud Exhibition
Dates: July 26-28
Events include barrel racing, beef cattle, blueberry pie competition, children's activities, concerts, horseshoe pitching contest, hot air balloons, truck pull, woodsmen competition, and the PEI Truck & Tractor Pull. www.crapaudexhibition.com

Emerald Junction Summerfest Music Festival - Emerald Community Centre
Dates: July 26-28
Experience intimate concerts, catch the spirit at rousing pub parties, be the first to discover a true hidden talent and kick up your heels to old favourites. Find out more at www.emeraldjunctionsummerfest.com

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Northumberland Fisheries Festival - Murray River
Dates: July 26-29
This community organized festival community has something for everyone! There is a parade, dory rowing contest, log rolling contests, Miss Northumberland Pagent, fashion show, and lobster suppers. To find out more, go to: www.murrayriverpei.com/festival.html

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Prince County Exhibition - Alberton Fair Grounds
Dates: July 27-29
There's something for everyone with parades, a midway, food sampling and entertainment for children and adults alike. For further info, call 1-902-853-3023

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Acadian Days in Rustico - Farmers' Bank of Rustico Museum & Doucet House Museum
DatesL July 27- August 23
Step back in time to the 1700s. Get your fingernails dirty working in the heritage kitchen and herb garden. Bake bread in the Doucet family's outdoor bake oven. Try your hand at traditional craft such as carding, spinning wool, natural dying, and then weaving material for clothing and blankets. Daily heritage presentations; an exhibition of contemporary artists/artisans on site; and weekly musical kitchen parties. www.farmersbank.ca

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Fiona MacCorquondale - Courthouse Theatre,
Date: July 28
Fiona is one of PEI's most exciting up and coming fiddling sensations. See and hear for yourself! www.courthousetheatre.com/OnStage.html

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Panmure Island Sand Castle Competition
Date” July 28
Everyone is invited to an afternoon at the beach and bring their buckets and shovels. It's a wonderful family activity to come to the beach and build your favorite sandcastle. For more information, contact Andrew Avery at 1-902-314-4764

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St. Anne's Sunday Festival - Lennox Island
Date: July 29
A celebration of the relationship between the Mi'Kmaq and the Acadians. For a full schedule of events go to: www.lennoxisland.com

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Rose Cousins - Victoria Playhouse, Victoria
Date: July 30
Rose’s gifted writing and unaffected voice have earned her great respect and recognition locally and internationally. Spend an intimate evening with  this talented singer/songwriter. www.victoriaplayhouse.com

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