Music Cape Breton Island’s two weeks event calendar

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SouthWestern Inverness Hillsborough Hillsborough/Glendyer Hall: # 4738-Hwy #252: 902-258-5265: Feb 22nd - 7pm to 9pm - Ronelda Aylward's -Hillsborough jam sessions, bi-weekly @ $ 5; entertainers Free, Mabou (An Drochaid) Beinn Mhàbu -Mabou Hill College: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-623-0455: Feb 21st - 7pm to 10pm - square dance with Rodney MacDonald, & students Cameron MacNeil, Vincent McDonald, and Màili MacKenzie; @ $15; second-year students working to fundraise for their big trip to Scotland CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: every day - an internet based radio station Community Centre-St. Mary's Parish Hall: 11538 Main St.: 46°04.341′N 61°23.412′W: Feb 22nd - 9pm to 1am - benefit dance for Bernie Beaton & family; 19+ donations accepted at door Entertainment by Eddie Cummings & square sets by Donald, Taya & Finley The Bridge - An Drochaid Museum: 11513 Main St.: 902-945-2311: Mar 6th - 7pm to 9pm - Port no Dhà | A Tune or Two; ; @$ 5' cuppa Port Hood (Sestico) Admiral Lounge & Dining room: 148 Main St.: 902-787-3494: every Wednesday - 7pm to 8:30pm - Celtic Sessions at the Admiral; with Kinnon & Betty Lou Beaton St. Peter’s Parish Hall: 260 Main St.: Feb 22nd - 7pm to 9pm - ''The Stars Are Out''' #1-with Kyle & Jordi, Peter MacKenzie, Blaise MacNeil, Bernadine Gillis Reeb, Billy Spears, Edgar Cormier, and Gerard Walker. Joanne Smith & Cathy Matthews Sandy Gillis, Karen MacInnis Tompkins, Janice Campbell, Margie MacInnis, Bernie MacDonald, Brian MacMillan, Kinnon Leadbetter, Cyril Chisholm, Teddy MacDonald, Carol Morris, Sandy Taylor, Karen MacInnis Tompkins St. Stephen’s-Jubilee United Church Hall: 239 Main St.: 902-787-2740: Mar 1st - 7pm to 9pm - The Little White Church music jam sessions @$ 5; & tea; All musicians are welcome ; all summer long 2024 Creignish (Creiginnis) Community Hall: 2123 Highway 19: 45°43.971′N 61°27.672′W: 902-625-1476: every Friday - 6pm to 9pm - Happy Hour , great music as well. The CREIG Pub & Patio Feb 21st - 6pm to 9pm - CAP03 Feb 28th - 6pm to 9pm - Jim Ralph

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Bras d’Or Lakes Area Whycocomagh (Hogamah) Whycocomagh Waterfront Centre: ...Winter Music Series..: Highway # 105: Feb 22nd - 8pm to 10pm - a John Prime Tribute show with Deron Donovan & the happy Enchiladas; @$ 20 19+ Whycocomagh Waterfront Centre: Highway # 105: Feb 18th to 22nd - Winterlude-family fun, food, live entertainment Iona (Sanndraigh) Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....Saturday ceilidhs ; @$ 5: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: every Sunday - 4:30pm to 7:30pm - Traditional Cape Breton music session hosted by Paul Cranford. Bring your instrument or come and listen St. Columba Parish Centre: 2516 St. Columba Rd.: Feb 26th - 7pm to 9pm - ''Eddy’s Legacy sessions''' with Stephanie MacDonald, Margie Beaton Christmas Island (Eilean Na Nollaig) St. Barra Community Centre: 47 Church Road: Feb 22nd - 2pm to 4pm - open mic session [sign up @ christmasislandevents@gmail.com ]; donations appreciated Baddeck (Badaig) town: ....2025 Feb 21st to March 1st-Baddeck Winter Festival: Feb 21st to Mar 1st - Baddeck Winter Festival Feb 21st - 4pm - festival kick off party at Freight Shed Terrace Feb 22nd - 6pm to 9pm - ceilidh and square set at Legion # 53; @$ 15 Feb 23rd - noon - big spruce brewing-guided snowshoe and music 4pm-kids movie at legion #53 Feb 26th - 7:30pm - wednesday night ceilidh at Invery resort-Narrows Feb 28th - 1pm - arts and crafts social at Baddeck Library Mar 1st - 7:30pm - silver dart gala/festival closing at Bell Museum; 19+ [tickets at Inverary Resort] Alexander Graham Bell Museum: 559 Chebucto St.: 46°06.250′N 60°44.755′W: 902-295-2069: Mar 1st - 7:30pm to 11:30pm - Silver Dart Gala with Jesse macKay, Carl Geto Jazz Trio Bras d’or Yacht Club-Tiller & Wheel Lounge: 1 Jones St.: 902-295-2107: every Friday - 5pm to 8pm - musician's circle / Jam sessions; all welcome Freight Shed: Feb 21st - 4pm to 8pm - Nathan Bishop MacDonald & Matt Earhart Library: 528 Chebucto St.: 902-295-2055: every Tuesday - 6:30pm - tuesday night movies Royal Canadian Legion Branch #53: 37 Ross St.: 902-295-2080: every Sunday - 2pm to 5pm - open jams with host Michael Cavanaugh Feb 22nd - 6pm to 9pm - Mid Winter Ceilidh & Square Sets with Rachel Davis & Jason Roach; @$15 hosted by Anna & Robie St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 2024 Oct 21st to 2025 Jun 1st - CLOSED FOR THE SEASON

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Urban Cape Breton Area Little Bras d'Or Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: every Thursday - 7pm to 10pm - "traditional Cape Breton fiddle-''the Northside Session' ; bring an instrument & join in; ; FREE Sydney Mines (Méinnean Baile Shuidni) Duke's Place Bar & Grill: 1 Pitt St.: 902-736-6216: Feb 22nd - 9:30pm to 1:30am - Full Circle John Nugent Firefighter’s Centre: 2 Elliot St: 902-736-6664: Mar 1st - 7pm to 11pm - square dance-music with Rob Durando, Ryan MacNeil, Lucy MacNeil, Lisa MacArthur; @$ 20 Royal Canadian Legion Branch #8-Breton: 769 Main St.: 902-736-3206: Mar 1st - 3pm to 11pm - “The Crew” and “The Circle” will sponsor a Fund Raiser for Souls Harbour Mission ; @$ 5 North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free every day - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free every Wednesday & Sunday - 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman - music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Sydney River (Abhainn Shuidni) Our Lady of Fatima Church: 1452 Kings Rd.: Feb 22nd & Mar 1st - 1pm to 3:30pm - ''Eddy’s Legacy sessions.'' with Kyle MacNeil, Sheumas MacNeil held in the basement. FREE Howie Centre Red Farm: 1957 Kings Rd.: Feb 22nd - 8pm - Hearts of Kin; single release-''Natural''; with Steve Luxton, Destiny Dawn ; @$ 20 Feb 28th - 7:30pm - A Night of Blues, Rock & Art with Campbell & Johnston, opening is Brian Cathcart Mar 2nd - those Guys-[the Ian Aker Trio ] Sydney (Suidni) Cedar’s Club Hall: 30 Mackenzie St.: 902-539-1901: Feb 22nd - 8:30pm to midnight - Square dance with Donna-Marie DeWolfe and Joël Chiasson ; @$ 10; 19+ host is Elmer Fraser Centre 200: 481 George St.: 902-564-2200, 1-877-545-3330: Feb 28th - 7:30pm - East Coast Guitar Summit with host JP Cormier; Ray Legere, Danny Maillet, Alan Jeffries Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: Feb 21st - 7:30pm - Jimmy Buffett tribute show; 18+ Feb 22nd - 8pm - Bad Reputation-a tribute to Joan Jett Mar 5th to 8th - 7:30pm - PUTTING IT TOGETHER; A Musical Revue by Stephen Sondheim Island Folk Cider House-brewery: 52 Nepean St.: 902-270-5490: Feb 22nd - 3pm to 10pm - benefit concert for Nadine;s Comfort Closet; with Jeff Wadden, Justin Vallis & Ava Vallis, Colette Deveaux, Shirley & Dan MacIntyre, All Class, Drift Away; @$ 20 Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: every Thursday - 5pm to 8pm - entertainment with Aaron Lewis & Guest every Friday - 6:30pm to 9:30pm - background classic style jazz with Carl Getto and Matt Nicholson Royal Canadian Legion Branch #138-Ashby: 35 State St.: 902-562-4994: Feb 21st - 7pm to 11pm - Full Circle Simeon's Family Restaurant: 581 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-562-0251: every Sunday - 4pm to 7pm - music with Aaron C Lewis; Social Salon & Spa: 319 Charlotte Street: Feb 23rd - 3pm to 6pm - square dance and ceilidh ''UPSTAIRS'' [Front Porch CB] with Bradley Murphy & Robert Deveaux, & Peter LeBlanc calling sets. @$ 15 St. Patrick's Church Museum: 87 Esplanade: 902-578-8752: Mar 7th - 7pm - ''International Women's Day concert' with Blessing Tangban & Billie Yvette Rogers, @ $25 ''Winter/Spring concert series'' http://winterwaves.makinwavesfestival.ca. The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: every Wednesday - 10pm to 11pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show. every Friday - 10pm to midnight - East Coast after dark -promoting Maritime culture, heritage and artistic talent every Saturday - 10pm to midnight - Cape Breton Kitchen party with Ron Neville-music of island musicians 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 every Sunday - 8pm to 9pm - host Wayne Tucker with Favourites from Newfoundland and Labrador The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse & Pub: 424 Charlotte St.: 902-270-8003: every Wednesday - 7pm to 9:30pm - Kimberley Fraser Session, with Guests, FREE, come and play along Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) Public Library: 121 Union St.: 902-849-8657: Feb 24th & Apr 28th - 6:30pm - song circle, All experience levels are welcome, come join in. The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: Feb 23rd - 7pm - Highwaymen show-Great American Outlaws tribute concert

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St Peter's Area St. George's Channel South Mountain Arm of Gold Community Hall: 3363 West Bay Highway. R.R.2: 902-345-2200: Mar 3rd - 6:30pm - bi-weekly summer Song Circle on alternate Monday evenings ; final led by Stan Marchand River Bourgeois Anne Sampson Building: Feb 26th - 6:30pm to 9:30pm - Gerry's music circle with Edna & Gerry and Friends; ALSO ON Feb 27th =join in the fun. 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: every Thursday - 6pm to 8pm - Thirsty Thursday with open mic-host Rob Smith ; co-host-Chantal O'Neill Feb 21st - 7pm - The Turnbull Brothers Feb 22nd - 6pm - Girls with Guitars; with Leona Burkey, Lisa Cameron, Becky Bourinot, Delores Boudreau Jeannie Becks, Wendy Abbott & Rosie Sampson @$15 Feb 23rd - stand up Comedy night with Rebecca Reeds, Clifton Cremo, Craig Faye Feb 28th - 7pm - Mike LeLievre Mar 2nd - 2pm to 4pm - Eddy's Legacy with Dara Smith MacDonald & Adam Young Mar 7th - 6pm - Katie LeBlanc Richmond Villa: 9361 Pepperell St.: Feb 23rd - 1pm to 3pm - ''Eddy’s Legacy sessions.'' with McKayla MacNeil & Adam Young Royal Canadian Legion #47: 6834 Hwy #4: Feb 22nd - 9pm to 1am - dance..Gunner Arichat Island Nest Restaurant: 2344 Hwy #206: 902-226-0033: every Thursday - 7pm to 9pm - music with proceeds to Strait Richmond Palliative Care Society ( since 2019 ] Royal Canadian Legion, Branch # 150: 1219 Veterans Memorial Dr.: 902-226-3089: Mar 1st - 2pm to 4pm - ''music circle'''-jam session hosted by Daniel LeBlanc. D’Escousse Civic Improvement Centre: 3276 Hwy #320: Feb 25th - 7pm to 9pm - North Side Music Circle ; jam; proceeds to help Mental Health; [every 2nd tuesday] Groundswell Pub & Inn: # 3283 Highway 320: 902-777-7777: every Friday - 6pm to 8pm - open mic with host Tyrone David Louisdale St.Louis Parish Hall: 150 Grandigue Ferry Rd: 902-345-2316: Mar 2nd - 2pm to 4pm - matinee with Isabella Samson, Eastbound, Patrick Lamey, Delores Boudreau, Tommy & Shelly Samson, Grace, Emilie & Isabelle Thibeau, Everett Vass & Pastor Keith Wiseman, Edna MacDonald & Debbie Campbell; with MC Chuck Boudreau;

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Mainland Area Havre Boucher Community Centre: .....2025 -Hank's Jamboree: 12401 Highway #4: 902-234-2188: Feb 23rd - 1pm to 4pm - Hank's Jamboree @$ 5; light lunch included [musicians free, ] all proceeds go towards Community Centre, Pomquet École acadienne de Pomquet-Community centre: 791 Taylors Road: 902-863-2574: Feb 21st - 7pm to 10pm - ''Varia Soirée''-Coffee House; evening of musical talent talent must contact Kristen Boudreau (902-318-5499 or email: boudreaukr@sepne.ca) to register before January 31st. Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Coldstream Clear Distillery: 25 James St.: 902-867-0487: Feb 22nd - 7pm to 9pm - Entertainment with Gerry McDaniel CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: every Monday - 6pm to 10pm - Bob Kingsley's -Country top 40 every Sunday - 7pm to 8pm - the CJFX Ceilidh--Cape Breton Fiddles with Dave Gillis; every Sunday - 2pm to 6pm - Daryl MacLean's COUNTRY GOLD; 4 hours of great Classic Country music. http://countrygold.ca/ every Sunday - 8pm to 10pm - Sounds Atlantic-with Paul Kerwin, Glenn Baker & his guests ; St. FX -Bauer Theatre-family stage: 902-867-3333: Mar 4th - The First Jew In Canada: A Trans Tale. Partnership with STFX Office of Human Rights and Equity. New Glasgow (Glaschu Ùr) The Dock Pub: 130 George St.: 902-752-0884: Feb 22nd - 2pm to 5pm - jam session The Shoebox Cantina: 84 Provost St.: 902-695-3700: every Monday - 7:30pm - Music Monday ; songwriters showcase Trenton Hillside Community Hall: 27 Chance Harbour Rd.: 902-755-3938: every Friday - 6:30pm to 9pm - Kitchen party jam; All singers and players welcome, musicians free of charge, audience @$ 5 Truro Cobequid Education Centre (CEC): 34 Lorne St.: Feb 23rd - 3pm - Rob Smith-Johnny Cash tribute show with a full band. Julias Lounge: 165 Willow St.: every Wednesday - 8pm to midnight - acoustic jams Marigold Cobequid Cultural Centre: 605 Prince St.: 902-897-4004: Feb 21st - 7pm - Duo Beija-Flor at St. Andrew's United Church; @$ 35 Feb 23rd - 3pm - the Johnny Cash Songbook with Rob Smith St. Andrew's United Church: 902-893-8396: Feb 21st - Duo Beija-Flor-Debut Atlantic The Commune-Restaurant: 563 Prince St.: 902-843-1230: Feb 25th - 6pm to 9pm - All Ages Open Mic with Meghan Lynn Minasville Minasville community hall: Feb 21st - 7pm - community jam sessions Great Village Great Village Arts and Entertainment Centre: 8729 Nova Scotia Trunk 3: 902-901-5771: Mar 2nd - 3pm - Fiddles & Feet; Canning The Annex: every Thursday - 7pm to 9pm - jam session Berwick Union Street Café & Pub: 183 Commercial St: 902-538-7787: every Friday - 7pm to 9pm-free music Oxford Capitol Theatre: 5220 Main St.: 902-694-5928: every Friday - 7pm - open mic Wolfville Horton Ridge Malt and Grain Co: 2504 Ridge Rd.: 902-697-3535: every Saturday & Sunday - 3pm to 5pm - Ceilidh Weekends; The Space Paddy Bog People on Saturdays, & Delavan on Sundays Paddy's Brew Pub & Rosie's Restaurant: 460 Main St.: 902-542-0059: every Thursday - 7:30pm to 10:30pm - music with Jenny Melvin and Kevin Roach, Saltbox Brewery: 456 Main St.: every Tuesday - 7pm to 9pm - Bluesday with Jester J Brown- Milford Milford Lantz United Church: 2134 Highway 2: Mar 3rd - 1pm to 3pm - Monday jam sessions Elmsdale Cup of Soul Cafe: 7 Horne Rd.: Feb 26th, Mar 5th, 17th, Apr 3rd, & 17th - 6pm to 8pm - open mic with host David Muise Sackville Freemans: 902-865-2555: every Thursday - 8pm to 11pm - freejam open mic with freeham houseband, feat, host Jer Mombo Sackville Arena: 1st Lake Drive: every Tuesday - 7pm to 9pm - Jam-Mix of country, pop, folk, rock & roll Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: every Tuesday - 8pm to 10pm - Bluegrass Atlantic with Nancy Keddy every Saturday - 8am - conversations, music, and the voices and views of Nova Scotia's Gaelic community. http://live.cioe975.ca/ every Saturday - 9am to noon - East Coast Rising – with Martin Hickey every Saturday - noon to 2pm - Cape Breton Calling – with Tony Mombourquette every Sunday - 3pm to 4pm - The Voice of New Scotland with Jean Watson every Sunday - 9am to 11am - Barn Dance with Keith Ross every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday - 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday - 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Pink Piano Cafe & Lounge: 585 Sackville Dr.: Mar 1st - 7pm to 9pm - Ceilidh with Vincent McDonald, Lili Watson, Kevin Dugas, Kolten MacDonnell, Lewis MacKinnon, Shannon MacMullin; @$ 10 Dartmouth Christ Church Parish Hall: 50 Wentworth St.: every Thursday - 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 Dahlia: 15 Kings Wharf: every Wednesday - 7pm to 10pm - Open Mic with Kam Hayes-our 2nd anniversary Montes Showbar Grill: 245 Waverley Rd.: 902-435-1770: every Thursday - 8pm - jam with-Dan Baird and his recurring cast Mar 7th - 8pm - Elyse Aeryn & Pearse Sweeney & The Core and The Willy Kidd Group; $15 in advance. New Scotland Brewing Co.: 91 Alderney Dr.: 902-406-2337: Feb 22nd & Mar 1st - 2pm to 4pm - Eddy's Legacy with Chris Rodgers, Brad Reid Sanctuary Arts Centre: 100 Ochterloney St: Mar 7th - 7:30pm - Ali'l Affair-international women's day and the artists of Lilith Fair; with Isabella Samson, Adina Fraser, Christine Campbell, Joce Reyome, NIcole Ariana, Roxy Mercier, Terra Spencer. Yvette Lorraine The Cottage Café | An Teachín: Paddler's Cove-300 Prince Albert Rd.: every Tuesday - 6:30pm - Scottish Gaelic conversation group hosted by Cathy Ann MacPhee & Emily McEwan Halifax (Halafacs) Durty Nelly's Authentic Irish Pub: 5221 Sackville St.: 902-406-7640: every Sunday - 3pm to 6pm - music with Jeremy Finney and guest every Thursday - 7:30pm to 10:30pm - music with Jeremy Finney, Ian MacMillan and friends Good Robot Brewing Company: 2736 Robie St.: 902-446-1692: every Thursday - 8pm - Better Times Comedy-a weekly stand-up comedy night Henry House: 1222 Barrington St.: every Sunday - 2:30pm to 4:30pm - Tunes with Erin and Colin Light House Arts Centre: 1800 Argyle St.: 782-414-9902: Feb 25th - irish rovers Feb 28th - 8pm - Rum Ragged; @$ 30 Lion's Head Tavern: 3081 Robie St.: 902-455-0181: every Wednesday - 8pm to 11pm - jam Sessions with Roy Logan Maritime Centre-Pacifico Bar: corner of Barrington & Salter St.: 902-422-3633: every Thursday - The amazing Mellotones North End Baking Co Cafe: 3430 Prescott St.: 902-454-7387 ext. 225: every Thursday - 1pm to 2pm - Helen Creighton Folklore Society storytelling session every last Thursday of month Obladee Wine Bar: 1600 Barrington St.: 902-405-4505: every Wednesday - 6:30pm to 8pm & 8:30pm to 10pm - Wednesday night JAZZ with Willem Paynter Trio; @$ 5 Prospect Road Community Center: Prospect Rd.: every Friday - 7pm to 9pm - Jam Session Royal Canadian Legion Branch #142-Fairview: 50 Hillcrest St;: 902-233-6374, 902-443-7256: Feb 22nd - 8pm to 11pm - Adult (19+) Cape Breton Dance; with Wendy MacIsaac, Troy MacGillivray @ $12 cash ; St. Andrew's United Church-the STAGE-Mondays: .....The Main Stage 2022-2023 collection: 6036 Coburg Road: 902-456-8779: Feb 26th - ''Rising Tide'' with host Leona Burkey & Lxvddr The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: Mar 2nd - Aerialists, the innovative neo-trad band The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: every Monday - 8pm to 10pm - Session with Dave MacIsaac & Louis Benoit The Oxford Taproom: 6418 Quinpool Rd.: 902-431-0501: every Wednesday - 8pm to 10:30pm - irish jam sessions The Seahorse Tavern-: 2037 Gottingen St.: 902-423-7200: Mar 6th - 7pm - @ $10-advance; New Music Thursday" series Timberlea Beverage Room: 1820 St Margarets Bay Rd.: 902-876-1145: Feb 22nd - 5pm to 9pm - Larry D Feb 27th - 5pm to 9pm - Kevin Myers Mahone Bay Saltbox Brewery: 363 Main St.: 902-624-0653: every Sunday - 2pm to 4pm - Celtic Music sessons; with Eilidh Buchanan and friends St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church: 89 Edgewater St.: Feb 22nd - 2pm - Ashley MacIsaac; @$ 45 proceeds for 3 churches Foundation Shelburne Osprey Arts Centre: 107 Water St.: Mar 1st - 7:30pm - Pretty Archie Mar 2nd - 3:30pm - Sweet Kids Dance Company Winter Recital Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: every day - 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas

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