The name "The Baddeck Gathering" Ceilidh came from a popular fiddle tune of the same name that was recorded by many Cape Breton musicians including Winston Fitzgerald, Howie MacDonald, Johnnie Wilmot and the late Charlie MacCuspic to whose memory the Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh is dedicated. Today's Ceilidh features Donna Marie DeWolfe and Beverly MacLean will keep your toes tapping all evening. Tickets are on sale at the door between 5 and 7pm. Admission includes tea and locally baked oatcakes. Cash only. Reservations recommended. Showtime 7:30pm.
Next Date: Jan 18, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Ed Woodsworth’s music career began with award-winning, chart-topping Cape Breton group Realworld. The singer-songwriter and multi-instrume...
Next Date: Jan 17, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Public skating is available on Mondays and Fridays at Membertou Sports and Wellness Centre. Skate and helmet rentals are available at the Sk...
Next Date: Jan 31, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Colin Gillis is a singer-songwriter born and raised in Sydney. His storytelling and his heartfelt words are sure to pull you in and leave yo...
Next Date: Jan 25, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
For more than 25 years, singer-songwriter Andrew Doyle has been performing locally around Cape Breton Island and internationally across the ...
Next Date: Jan 26, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Written by Nick Payne Directed by Alison Crosby Starring Tom Colford & Bhreagh MacNeil Roland (a bee keeper) and Marianne (a theoretical...
Next Date: Jan 15, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Seniors skating is available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Membertou Sports and Wellness Centre. Skating gets your heart pumping and...
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