A Celebration Concert with Robert Bouchard & Cornelia Boucher, will take place at the D’Escousse Civic Improvement Hall on Saturday September 28. Both artists are featured in a new display at the Isle Madame Historical Society in Arichat, the Municipality of the County of Richmond has declared the week of September 22 to 28 Robert & Cornelia Week in Richmond County. Along with several community events this concert will celebrate the talents and musical influence of these two artists! Showtime is 7pm.
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