NORTHERN INVERNESS AREA

CHÉTICAMP

Doryman's tavern: http://www.doryman.ca: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909:
   every Saturday - 2pm to 5pm - fiddle ceilidh
   Dec 22nd - 8:30pm - Benefit Dance for Gelas (à Loubie) Chiasson  -- Local Talent
   Dec 23rd - 2pm to 5pm - Celine and Dabei Doucet, Colin Grant
   Dec 24th - 2pm to 6pm - Donnie Leblanc, Andrė Leblanc, Howie MacDonald
   Dec 26th - 3pm to 6pm - Rodney MacDonald , Joël Chiasson, Glen Graham & Patrick Gillis
   Dec 26th - 9pm to 1am - Bandit
   Dec 30th - 2pm to 6pm - Robbie Fraser, Douglas Cameron, Mike Hall
   Dec 31st - 9pm to 1am - New Year's Eve dance with Groupe Lelievre

Kinsmen club: Belle Marche:
   every Tuesday - 7pm to 10pm - Acadian Amateur Music Circle-jam session , l'AMAC;  bilingual;
            everyone welcome; @$ 3   [902-224-3743]

Le Gabriel Lounge: http://www.legabriel.com: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685:
   Dec 24th - 2pm to 6pm - Raymond, Billy & Friends

Radio CKJM 106.1FM & 92.5FM [Pomquet], & 97.5 FM [Sydney]: http://www.ckjmfm.ca: 902-224-1242:
   every Saturday - 5pm to 6pm - Gaelic/English program 'Aisrigh nan Gaidheal'
   every Sunday - 5pm to 6pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show.
   every Monday - 6pm to 7pm - fiddle music show 'Coup d’archet' (Stroke of the Bow)


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MARGAREE AREA

EAST MARGAREE

St. Michael’s Hall: 1181 East Margaree Rd.: 902-235-2970:
   Dec 21st - 7pm - Christmas Variety Concert; Hosted by the Margaree Kinette Club; @$ 7

GILLISDALE

house: 48 Kiltarlity Rd.: 902-248-2521:
   every Monday - 6:30pm to 9:30pm - Advanced Beginner Gaelic ; @$ 45  for 6 weeks
            and a twelve week session offered after Christmas; carmen.macarthur@yahoo.ca, 902-248-2521.
   every Thursday - 6:30pm to 9:30pm - conversational Gaelic-; @$ 45  for 6 weeks
            and a twelve week session offered after Christmas; carmen.macarthur@yahoo.ca, 902-248-2521.

INVERNESS (An Sithean)

Coal Miners Cafe: 15832 Route @ 19, Main St.: 902-258-3413:
   Dec 23rd - 10pm to 2am - “Ugly Sweater Night” ; music by: BEECH HILL   Free Giveaways, 19 yrs and over
   Dec 26th - 10pm to 2am - music by: NO FILTER;  ID’s on request

Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 132-Captain Angus L MacDonald: 15785 Central Ave.: 902-258-2340:
   Dec 26th - 4pm to 7pm - Boxing Day with Aaron MacDonald & Neil MacQuarrie; @$ 10
   Dec 31st - 9pm to 1am - New Year's Eve Dance with Loch Band; @$ 25, limited tickets
            [ Steve Basker, Kenny Hutchins, Glenn MacEachern, Cameron MacQuarrie, Mark Poirier ]

STRATHLORNE (Srath Lathurna)

Gaelic house: 1089 Deepdale Road:
   every Tuesday - 6:30pm to 9:30pm - beginner 1-Gaelic-; @$ 45  for 6 weeks
            and a twelve week session offered after Christmas; carmen.macarthur@yahoo.ca, 902-248-2521.


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SOUTHWESTERN INVERNESS

HILLSBOROUGH

Hillsborough & Glendyer Hall: # 4738-Hwy #252: 902-945-2870:
   Dec 30th - 7pm to 10:30pm - Saturday bi-weekly jam session, lite lunch @$ 5;
            entertainers admitted Free,   [Ronelda 902-945-2870]

MABOU (An Drochaid)

Community Centre-St. Mary's Parish Hall: 11538 Main St.: 46°04.341′N 61°23.412′W:
   Dec 26th - 10pm - Annual Boxing Day bash with Beech Hill

WEST MABOU (Màbu An Iar)

....every Saturday-Square Dance;: http://www.musiccapebreton.com/wmsquaredancing.html: 2399 West Mabou Rd.: 46°03.838′N 61°26.583′W: 902-945-2393:
   Dec 23rd - with Dawn Beaton &  Margie Beaton. @$ 8
   Dec 31st - Olivier Broussard, Paryse Broussard & Mike Hall; @$ 10

PORT HOOD (Sestico)

Admiral Lounge & Dining room: https://www.facebook.com/AdmiralLoungeAndDiningRoom/: 148 Main St.: 902-787-3494:
   every Saturday - 6pm to 9pm - local entertainment
   Dec 23rd - 4pm to 7pm - Mitch & Brennan MacDonald- all ages  $8 for 19+, $4 for under 19 Preschoolers free!
   Dec 23rd - 10pm to 2am - Mitch & Brennan MacDonald- 19+ Only, Gov’t ID’s required $8.00 cover

Clove Hitch Bar & Bistro: http://www.clovehitch.ca: #8790 Hwy #19: 902-787-3035:
   Dec 21st - 6pm to 8pm - Peter MacInnis
   Dec 22nd - 9pm to 1am - Eddie Cummings ; @ $8
   Dec 27th - 4pm to 7pm - Pius MacIsaac & Stephanie MacDonald ; (NO cover)
   Dec 28th - 6pm to 8pm - Mike MacInnis
   Dec 31st - 9pm to 2am - New Year's Eve with Company Road; @$ 30-advance; Reservations Recommended

St. Stephen’s-Jubilee United Church Hall: 239 Main St.: 902-787-2740:
   Dec 22nd - 7pm to 9pm - The Little White Church music jam session  @$ 5;
            -lite lunch; All musicians are welcome to come and play ; [ next Nov 10th, 24th ]

JUDIQUE (Siudaig Mhór)

........Sunday Ceilidhs: http://www.celticmusiccentre.com: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708:
   Dec 24th - 2pm to 5pm - No Ceilidh;
   Dec 26th - 2pm to 5pm - BOXING DAY Ceilidh-Troy MacGillivray & Allan Dewar; @$ 8
   Dec 31st - 2pm to 5pm - Glenn Graham, Kenneth MacKenzie, Patrick Gillis, Allan Dewar; @$ 8

CREIGNISH (Creiginnis)

Community Hall: https://www.facebook.com/creignish.recreation: 2123 Highway 19: 45°43.971′N 61°27.672′W: 902-625-1476:
   Dec 22nd - 9pm to 2am - Christmas Dance with Jeremy White;  @$ 10

......bi-weekly year round Thursday Celtic jam sessions: https://www.facebook.com/creignish.recreation: 45°43.971′N 61°27.672′W: 902-625-1476:  Thursdays-all instruments are welcome,
         volunteer donations for non-musicians, monies collected at door will be towards direct costs of Jam Sessions.
         [  weather cancellation - announced/posted by 4pm [ 101.5 The Hawk  );
   Dec 28th - 7pm - jam ; occurs on alternate Thursdays (biweekly)  Sept 7th-CANCELLED,  next Sept 21st
   Dec 28th - Joe MacMaster, Cathy Hawley


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PORT HAWKESBURY AREA

PORT HAWKESBURY (An Gut)

101.5 FM The Hawk: http://www.1015thehawk.com: 609 Church St.: 902-625-1220:
   every Sunday - 9am to 11am - East Coast Rising with Camereon MacEachern
   every Sunday - 11am to noon - East Coast Countdown with Cameron MacEachern  http://www.eastcoastcountdown.com
   every Sunday - 6pm to 7pm - Highland Fling with Bob MacEachern; live streaming

Civic Centre - Bear Head Conference Room:
   Dec 22nd - 7:30pm - Ashley MacIsaac & Friends Christmas Tour, with guest  Robert Bouchard!
            ' A Celtic Christmas seasoned with some country '

Holy Trinity Anglican Church: 329 Reeves St.:
   Dec 24th - 7pm to 9pm - monthly Ceilidh,  [ ] all proceeds to upgrade the Chapel

Knights of Columbus Hall: 138 Granville St.:
   every Wednesday - 7pm to 9pm - Port Hawkesbury School of Gaelic will be offering 20 weeks of Gaelic classes St.
            All levels of learners welcome.

Royal Canadian Legion-Branch #43: 303 Reeves St.: 902-625-2732:
   every Friday - 10pm to 1am - Friday Night Socials @ $5
   Dec 31st - New Year’s Eve Dance with  Final Cut
   2018 Jan 1st - New Year’s Day Levee with  Final Cut

SAERC Auditorium: 902-625-2591:
   Dec 22nd - 7:30pm - Celtic Christmas with Ashley MacIsaac & Hilda Chaisson, Maxim Cormier, Robert Bouchard
            & Trina Hall Samson & her Island Steppers


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BRAS D’OR LAKES AREA

WHYCOCOMAGH (Hogamah)

Whycocomagh Waterfront Centre: https://www.facebook.com/WhycocomaghWaterfrontCentre: # 9650 Highway # 105: 902-756-3580:
   every Thursday - 7pm - jam sessions;

IONA (Sanndraigh)

....ceilidhs 5pm to 8pm: https://www.ionaheightsinn.com/: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662:
   every Saturday - 5pm to 8pm - Saturday Ceilidh; @$ 5
   Dec 23rd - Buddy MacDonald
   Dec 30th - Darrell Keigan

Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: 4115 Hwy # 223:
   Dec 31st - 9pm to midnight - New Year’s Eve with Pretty Archie; @$ 25
   2018 Jan 1st - 1pm to 4pm - Keith Mullins
   2018 Jan 1st - 5pm to 8pm - Brenda Stubbert;  @ $ 10

......Friday Ceilidhs: http://www.rcl124grandona.ca: 4237 Hwy #223: 902-725-2178:
   every Friday - 6pm to 7pm - Supper  Adult plate - $12;  Child/Senior plate - $8. Free Ceilidh from 7pm to 10 pm

BADDECK (Badaig)

Bras d’or Yacht Club: http://www.brasdoryachtclub.ca: 1 Jones St.: 902-295-2107:
   Dec 23rd - 8pm - tipsy Eve with Michael & Tracy Cavanaugh
   Dec 31st - 7pm to 1am - New Year's Eve dinner & dance with Keith Mullins & Chris Kirby
   2018 Jan 1st - 2pm to 6pm - polar bear dip feat with Jason Kempt

Farmer's Market -Community Centre: https://www.facebook.com/Baddeck-and-Area-Community-Market: 526 Chebucto St.:
   every Wednesday - 11am to 2pm - Farmer's Market

Learn Gaelic in Baddeck: 1687 Hwy # 205-Baddeck Bay Rd.: 902-294-0013:
   every Tuesday - 10am to noon - gaelic instruction with Joyce MacDonald;  for youth, song, beginners
            [ Melissa  melissanicneacall@gmail.com  902-294-0013
            classes provided by Gàidhlig Agam - Baddeck's Gaelic Society

Royal Canadian Legion Branch #53: https://www.facebook.com/Baddeck.Legion: 37 Ross St.: 902-295-2080:
   every Tuesday - 7pm to 11pm - “Tuesday Songwriters Circle” ; FREE
   Dec 31st - 10pm to 3pm - New Year's Eve Kitchen Party with Michael & Tracey Cavanaugh;  @$ -10-advance;


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ST ANNS BAY AREA

SOUTH HAVEN (An Acarsaid A Deas)

Community Hall: Hwy # 105:
   every Thursday - 7pm to 9pm - Square Dance Lessons ; For beginner to seasoned dancers. @ $5 per session.
            [ call Cathy at 902-800-0738 or Jim at 902-701-0601 ].

ST ANNS (Baile Anna)

Gaelic College: http://www.gaeliccollege.edu: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411:
   every Saturday - weaving instruction for two age groups; [register with Dianne Quimby  902-945-2226  weaver@gaeliccollege.edu ]
            [  8 sessions @ $ 80 ]

INGONISH

Ski Cape Smokey-The Eagles Nest Lounge: http://www.skicapesmokey.ca/eagles-nest: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-285-2572:
   Dec 23rd - 9pm to 1am - Tipsy Eve At Ski Cape Smokey;

INDIAN BROOK (Abhainn A' Chùbair)

St. Ann's United Church Tea Room: 46715 Cabot Trail: 46°20.969′N 60°32.159′W: 902-929-2999:
   every Wednesday - 11am - Seniors Healthy Lunches –in SABUC Tea Room; lunch at noon


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URBAN CAPE BRETON AREA

LITTLE BRAS D'OR

Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801:
   every Thursday - 8pm to midnight - "the Northside Session" Celtic music sessions ; bring an instrument & join in;
            19+ All Ages; FREE

MILLVILLE (Baile A´ Mhuilinn)

Community Centre: 1-902-674-2258:
   Dec 31st - 10pm to 2am - New Years Eve Dance with music by JAAM

FLORENCE

Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #83: 610 Bras D'Or Florence Rd.: 902-736-6313:
   Dec 31st - New Year's Eve dance; #$ 15

SYDNEY MINES (Méinnean Baile Shuidni)

Robs Underground: 2 Eliot St.:
   Dec 31st - new Year's Eve dance with Bandit

Royal Canadian Legion Branch #8-Breton: http://www.angelfire.com/ak2/syd/: 769 Main St.: 902-736-3206:
   Dec 31st - 10pm to 2am - New Year's Eve dance with music by T. Capstick; @$ 15

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church hall: 643 Main St.: 902-736-6394:
   Dec 29th - 7pm - 'the Miner's First Noel'-Kevin Evans, Bob Quinn, Cameron and MacKenzie Clarke, Jennifer Whalen,
            Stewart MacNeil, Lucy MacNeil with her daughters Amelia and Kenna

The Underground:
   every Tuesday - open Mike with hosts =Mark Boutilier & Joe Targett

NORTH SYDNEY (Suidni A Tuath)

Dooley's: https://www.facebook.com/doolys.northsydney: 10 Blowers St.: 1-902-794-1745:
   every Tuesday - 9pm to midnight - open mic with hosts Joey Targett and me Mark Boutilier

Emera Centre Northside: http://www.emeracentrenorthside.ca/: 175 Kings St.: 902-794-3839:
   every Friday - 6:30pm to 10pm - After Work Party with live entertainment-in Credit Union Community Room
   Dec 31st - 10pm to 2am - New Year's Eve   with ClockWorks; [Ron Leadbeaater, Gary Chew, John Kendall, Jeff Stapleton]
            @$ 25;

K-LEE radio: http://www.kleeradio.com:  Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free
   every day - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free

North Sydney Firefighter's club: 14 Pierce St.: 902-794-7072:
   every Thursday - 8pm to midnight - regular Thursday night dances;  with Ernie, Wade and Todd
   Dec 23rd - 8pm to midnight - TIPSY EVE -dance music  by  The Outlaws.
   Dec 31st - 9pm to 2am - NEW YEARS EVE DANCE ; @ $ 15- Music    By   FIREHOUND DJ

The Theatre Pub & Grill: http://thetheatrepubandgrill.com: 236 Commercial st.: 902-794-1188:
   every Tuesday - 5pm - free movie night
   every Saturday - 4pm to 8pm - free matinee shows with Murray & Keith

SYDNEY RIVER (Abhainn Shuidni)

CB Farmer's market: http://www.capebretonfarmersmarket.com/: 340 Keltic Drive: 902-564-9948:
   Dec 30th - 8:30am to 1pm - year round farmers market;   http://www.farmersmarketcapebreton.com

United Protestant Church: 1524 King’s Rd.:
   Dec 22nd - 7pm - “Songs For A Winter’s Eve” ; with Robyn Cathcart, Joella Foulds, Michele Stephens,
            ; @$ 25

Ziggy’s Pub & Grill: http://ziggyspubandgrill.ca/events: 1167 Kings Rd,: 902-539-8747:
   Dec 23rd - 5pm to 9pm - Bobby Currie & Mike Wadden
   Dec 30th - 5pm to 9pm - Bobby Currie & Mike Wadden

SYDNEY (Suidni)

Allure: https://www.facebook.com/alluresydney/: 418 George St.:
   Dec 31st - 10pm - New Year's Eve Party

Boardwalk: 320 Esplanade:
   Dec 31st - 6pm - New Year's Eve celebrations;  New Country Ceilidh stage features modern, Mi’kmaq and Irish
            dancing followed by square dance; The Giant Breakout stage features rock, hip hop and electronic music,
            headlined by Scientists of Sound; Cape Breton Post Mainstage features Port Cities from 8-9 p.m.
            9pm-fireworks

......2017 Oct 7th--Hoptober Fest.: http://bretonbrewing.ca/: 364 Keltic Drive-Coxheath: 902-270-4677:
   Dec 30th - 8pm - Buddy MacDonald & Cyril MacPhee

Breton Brewing: http://bretonbrewing.ca/: 364 Keltic Drive-Coxheath: 902-270-4677:
   every Friday - 4pm to 10pm - Music on Tap -no cover;

Cape Breton University-Boardmore Playhouse: http://www.cbu.ca/boardmore: 1250 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-563-1652:
   Dec 21st - 7:30pm - Second Wind Community Concert; in support of the Every Woman's Centre;  free will offering.

Centre 200: http://www.centre200.ca/: 481 George St.: 1-902-564-2200, 1-877-545-3330:
   Dec 22nd - 7:30pm - A Celtic Family Christmas concert;  with  Natalie MacMaster’s & Donnell Leahy’s family @$ 42.50
   Dec 23rd - 9pm - Tipsy Eve with Slowcoaster, Sunfish & Ashley MacIsaac; @$ 25-advance

Crown & Moose Pub -Delta Hotel: http://m.deltahotels.com/: 300 Esplanade: 902-562-7500, 1-888-343-6426:
   Dec 22nd - Gary Chew & John Kendall
   Dec 23rd - Jason Kempt & Mark MacIntyre
   Dec 29th - Brandon Collier
   Dec 30th - the Ashbys
   Dec 31st - 9pm to 2am - Mike Wadden & Dan McCarthy

Curling Club: http://www.sydneycurlingclub.ca: 619 George St.: 902-539-4012:
   Dec 26th - 8pm - Joe Waye's Night of Jazz Standards; with Jody Cail, John Hawkins, Bette MacDonald,
            Charlotte MacDonald, Red Mike MacDonald, Maynard Morrison & more.
   Dec 31st - New Year's Eve 'House Party'-music by DJ, @$ 15

Governor’s Pub: https://www.facebook.com/GovernorsPub: 233 Esplanade: 902-562-7646:
   every Wednesday - 8pm to 11pm - weekly Open Celtic Session, host & guests;  FREE   Hailee LeFort  Ryan J MacNeil
   every Thursday - 7pm to 10pm - Songwriter's Sessions ;  @ $6;  19+, ID’s
   every Saturday - 3pm to 6pm - ceilidh every Saturday-hosted by either Pat Chafe, Carl MacKenzie, Gillian Head, or Mike Hall
   Dec 21st - 10:30pm - The Summer Rabbit & guests
   Dec 22nd - 6pm to 9pm - after work with  Darrell Keigan
   Dec 22nd - 10:30pm to 2am - Fire Valley Fire Rock Around The Governor's Christmas Tree
   Dec 23rd - 8pm to 1am - Tipsy Eve with Slowcoaster, Sunfish, Ashley MacIsaac
   Dec 26th - 9pm - Colin Grant, Mike Le Lievre & Danny MacNeil
   Dec 28th - 10pm - Keith Mullins' Birthday Bash
   Dec 29th - 10pm - blues with Curtis Matheson Band
   Dec 30th - 3pm to 6pm - Ceilidh with Dara-Smith MacDonald
   Dec 30th - 10pm - Brian Talbot & OCDJ (Tyler Galbraith Ocdj);  ugly sock hop
   Dec 31st

Highland Arts Theatre: http://www.highlandartstheatre.com/: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637:
   Dec 27th - 8:30pm - Jordan Musycsyn Band & friends; @$20-advance
   Dec 28th - 8pm - Dave Sampson

Joan Harriss Cruise Pavilion--Main Concourse: http://sydneyport.ca/: 74 Esplanade:
   Dec 31st - 9pm to 2am - New Year's Eve with the Privateers & High Society; @$ 45 advance ; 19+  DJ between sets

...2015 May 16th-'Fiddlin' Around Kick off to Summer';   #10th Anniversary of Big Fiddle: http://www.fiddlinaround.ca/: 74 Esplanade:
   Dec 31st - New Year's Eve; dinner 4pm to 9pm-dance with DJ Majestic, High Society & the Privateers; @$ 45-advance, 19+

Little Vegas Showroom: https://www.facebook.com/Little-Vegas-Showroom-527031990814: 451 Prince Street: 902-539-7665:
   every Wednesday - 9pm - open mic night with James Bornn & the band Forged

Membertou Heritage Park: http://www.rightsomegood.ca/: 35 Su'n Awti.: 902-567-5333:
   every Thursday - 6pm to 8pm - an evening full of stories and laughter with Membertou's Elders,

Membertou Trade & Convention Centre: http://www.destinationmembertou.com/: 50 Maillard St.: 902-539-2300:
   Dec 22nd - 7pm to 1am - Christmas Social--dinner, & dance; @$ 45;   entertainment by the Relatives; @$ 100; 19+

Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant: http://www.kijus.com: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220:
   every Wednesday - 6pm to 9pm - Celtic Serenade Jam Sessions;  Free; Hosted by Donnie Campbell & Jinx O'Neill
   every Thursday - 6pm to 9pm - Live and Local Thursdays with a different artist each week.
   Dec 21st - MIchelle Stephens;
   Dec 28th - Michael Cavanaugh
   Dec 31st - 5:30pm to 8:30pm - Carl Getto
   2018 Jan 4th - Rob Murphy

Steel City Sports Bar & Steakhouse: 252 Townsend St.:
   Dec 26th - 2pm to 6pm - Michael lloyd

The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse & Pub: http://www.oldtrianglesydneyns.com/: 424 Charlotte St.: 902-270-8003:
   Dec 21st - 8:30pm - Special Holiday Event: JP Cormier
   Dec 22nd - 5pm - “After Work Party” with Aaron MacDonald
   Dec 22nd - 9:30pm - Bobby Currie & Tony Leudy
   Dec 23rd - 5pm - Ian Aker & Fred Lavery
   Dec 24th - noon to 4pm - Michael Lloyd
   Dec 27th & 28th - 8:30pm - Ashley MacIsaac's Christmas Ceilidh; @$ 10

Wentworth Park: Band Shell:
   Dec 23rd - 7pm - John Gracie Returns for 11th Annual  Christmas Concert with daughter Samantha Gracie & his band
            supported by Sobeys, Cape 94.9/CJCB 1270/MAX 98.3 (MBS), Cape Breton Post, The Cambridge Suites, and CBRM.

Ziggy’s Pub & Grill: http://ziggyspubandgrill.ca/events: 1167 Kings Rd,: 902-539-8747:
   Dec 23rd - Bobby Currie & Mike Wadden
   Dec 30th - Bobby Currie & Mike Wadden

GLACE BAY (Glasbaidh)

TALO Cafébar: http://talocafebar.com: 195 Commercial St.: 902-842-2195:
   Dec 21st to 23rd - noon to 2pm - Michele Stephens
   Dec 29th & 30th - Drake Jensen Home for the Holidays
            launch of the Glace Bay Community Fund

The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 106 Reserve St.: 902-849-4301:
   every Wednesday - 10pm to 11pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show.
   every Friday - 10pm to midnight - Bluenose Opera House with a maritime flair
   every Saturday - 6pm to 7pm - The Coast Top 10  with Bill MacNeil
   every Saturday - 7pm to 8pm - Meet The Music • with Singer-songwriter Jason MacDonald;
            interviews with local & regional songwriters
   every Saturday - 10pm to midnight - 'Cape Breton Kitchen Party' • with Ron Neville
   every Sunday - 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

The Savoy Theatre: http://www.savoytheatre.com: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668:
   Dec 23rd - 3pm & 7:30pm - the Barra MacNeils-a Celtic Christmas; @$40.50
   Dec 31st - 9pm to 1am - Masked in Mystery Masquerade party-fundraiser for CLAWSS' @$ 45


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LOUISBOURG AREA

MIRA RIVER

Boat Club: http://www.miraboatclub.com: 545 Hillside Rd.: 902-564-8660:
   every Friday - 8pm to 11pm-entertainment
   Dec 31st - New Year's Eve party;

LOUISBOURG

Louisbourg Fortress Chapel: http://www.fortressoflouisbourg.ca: 3 Fortress Service Road: 902-733-3548:
   Dec 22nd - 7pm - Mighty Fortress Christmas Concert with Aaron Lewis, Sheldon Chant, Kimberley Fraser, Terry Tynes,
            Jule & Jolene Martell, Beudah Chant, Meredith Chant, Ryha Chant & Tyce Chant; FREE


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BIG POND AREA

EAST BAY (Bàgh Na h-Àird´ An Ear)

St. Mary's Church: http://stmaryschurch.competco.ca/: 3944 East Bay Highway:
   Dec 21st - 7pm - Sing: The Cape Breton Voice Studio;  @$ 10; limited capacity for this concert. (902-217-2409)


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ST PETER'S AREA

RIVER BOURGEOIS

Anne Sampson Building:
   every Thursday - 7pm - music with Edna & Gerry and Friends; bring your instruments and join in the fun.  @ $ toonie

GRAND ANSE

Royal Canadian Legion-branch # 47: 902-345-2610:
   every Saturday - 9pm to 1am - adult dance with live bands; @ $ 8

ST PETER'S (Baile Naoimh Pheadair)

Bras d’Or Lakes Inn: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885:
   Dec 27th - 7pm to 9pm - live music with Jaidon Seymour

Coastal Market: http://www.coastalguild.com: 9856 Grenville St.:
   every Sunday - 11am to 5pm - Richmond's County Artisan's market

Fire Hall: 22 Toulouse St.:
   every Sunday - 2pm to 4pm - Scottish Country Dancing ; Everyone is welcome  @  $2/week
            [Stan or Joyce Richards at 902-345-0741 ]

MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: http://macbouchrestaurant.ca/: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578:
   every Tuesday - 7pm to 9pm - Jam session;  @$ 3, free for performers; Jan 24th-host is RG Scaller
   Dec 22nd - 9pm to 1am - The Maclellan Brothers
   Dec 23rd - RG Shaller
   Dec 26th - Jason Williams Macdonald with Ricky Carter

Royal Canadian Legion-Branch # 47: 6834 Grand Anse Hwy #4: 902-345-2610:
   Dec 31st - New Year's Eve Ball with ''Rockin' Country'';   @$10 ;  19+

PETIT-DE-GRAT

Radio Richmond-CITU 101.1FM: http://citu.ca: #3435 Hwy # 206: 902-226-0981:
   Dec 31st - 7pm - Music of Ireland with host/producer Paul Davis
   every Saturday - 7pm to 9pm - "Music From The Isle Of Newfoundland"  with host Howard Sleep


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MAINLAND AREA

TRACADIE

Monsignor Donnelly  Hall: http://www.stpeterstracadie.ca/Halls.html: 9708 Highway #4: 902-232-2942:
   Dec 31st - 9pm to 1am - New Year's Eve Dance -music by Reggie & Lisa DeCoste;  lite lunch; ID's
            [ 902-386-2039,902-232-2208, 902-968-1061 ]  proceeds to hall renovations.

GUYSBOROUGH (Baile Mhainisdear)

Days Gone By Bakery: https://www.daysgoneby.ca: 143 Main St.: 902-533-2762:
   every Friday - 8pm to 11pm - open mike with a new host each week

ANTIGONISH (Am Baile Mór)

CJFX-radio: http://www.989xfm.ca/: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580:
   every Sunday - 7pm to 8pm - the CJFX Ceilidh--Listen to Cape Breton Fiddles here http://yourlisten.com/989XFM
   every Sunday - 2pm to 6pm - Daryl MacLean's COUNTRY GOLD;  4 hours of great Classic Country music.    http://countrygold.ca/
   every Sunday - 8pm to 9pm - Sounds Atlantic-with Paul Kerwin & his guests ; http://yourlisten.com/989XFM

Farmers' Market at the former The Prissy Pig Café: 20 Andrews St.:
   every Saturday - 10am to 2pm - Winter Market; with music TBA

Piper's Pub: http://www.piperspub.ca: 33 College St.: 45°37.306′N 61°59.514′W: 902-863-2590:
   every Wednesday - 6pm to 8pm - weekly ceilidhs with host Brian MacDonald and friends ; traditional Scottish and Celtic music.
            Donations at the door for Grade 12 Gaelic class trip.
   Dec 23rd - 2pm - Concert fundraiser for Antigonish Food Bank -afternoon Ceilidh led by Brian MacDonald, Abigail MacDonald
            and Junior Fraser. Following the Ceilidh will be Garth Wilson, Clifton Pettipas, and Brian England
   Dec 26th - 10pm - Pogey
   Dec 31st - 9pm - New Year's Eve with Working Class Band; @$ 20-advance.

Saturday-music Mic-jam: http://www.antigonishceilidhs.com/events.htm: 294 Main St.: 902-863-3666:
   Dec 26th - 9pm to 1am - Tom Curry & Friends 10th annual Boxing Day Bash.; with Jake Hanlon Blues Band, UFO,
            Gerald Benoit  scrapes /with some special guests!!  All Prodeeds Going To The Antigonish Womens Resource Centre

Radio-St. Francis Xavier University: 902-867-3333:
   every Sunday - 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]

Split Crow-Bar: http://www.splitcrow.com/: 25 James St.: 902-343-9999:
   Dec 31st - New Year's Eve with Andre Pettipas & the Giants; @$ 15-advance; Grease Coast, Rock N Roll

The Town House Brewpub & Eatery: https://antigonishtownhouse.wordpress.com: 76 College St.: 902-863-2248:
   every Sunday - 6:30pm - acoustic Irish music jam session, with a Scottish-Cape Breton flavour ; host=John Hanlon,
   every Thursday - 9pm - Jazz session

LISTINGS COURTESY  - MIKE LITTLE