ᓄᓇᙳᐊᓕᐅᕐᓂᖅᓄᓇᕐᔪᐊᙳᐊᓂᒃ Survey exhibition from Nunavut artist will show at CCAG June 8-September 22 Shuvinai Ashoona is best known for her highly personal and imaginative drawings, with imagery ranging from monstrous and fantastical visions to closely observed naturalistic scenes of her Inuit culture and home community at Kinngait, Nunavut. Opening June 8 at the Confederation Centre…

Confederation Centre of the Arts heritage program celebrates 30 years this summer The Confederation Players are marking two important milestones this summer: the 100th anniversary of their program sponsor, CN Rail, and the 30th anniversary of the Players program itself. Founded in 1989 to mark the 125th anniversary of the 1864 Charlottetown Conference, the Players…

Confederation Centre of the Arts restaurant going green, ending use of plastics (Charlottetown, P.E.) – With summer just around the bend, Confederation Centre of the Arts is pleased to announce a host of new changes at Mavor’s. The flagship restaurant—named to honour Mavor Moore, first artistic director of The Charlottetown Festival—is rolling out full summer…

Kronborg—The Hamlet Rock Musical opens June 21 at Confederation Centre “To be or not to be” is the most famous question in all of drama. And it is around this central question that the history of Kronborg–The Hamlet Rock Musical hangs upon. And like Hamlet returning to Denmark, this celebrated Canadian musical is returning to…

Senator Murray Sinclair to receive the 19th Symons Medal for exceptional contribution to Canadian life (Charlottetown, P.E.I.) – Confederation Centre of the Arts announced today that the 2019 Symons Medal will be awarded to Senator Murray Sinclair on Friday, November 1 in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. The Symons Medal is one of Canada’s most prestigious…

(Charlottetown, P.E.I.) – The Confederation Centre Art Gallery (CCAG) is celebrating the final month of the exhibition Who’s Your Mother? Women Artists of P.E.I., 1964 to the Present with a variety of events. These will highlight and compliment the exhibition, which features works from more than 40 Island women artists spanning multiple generations. The ‘Women…

Shawn Wright & Susan Henley to reprise roles in Anne of Green Gables—The Musical™ alongside Emma Rudy & Lucas Artistic Director Adam Brazier has announced select casting for the 55th consecutive season of Anne of Green Gables—The Musical™. Connor Lucas will return to The Charlottetown Festival this summer, making his debut as Anne’s academic rival…

(Charlottetown, P.E.I.) – A cherished spring tradition returns next week: dance umbrella’s end-of-year showcases at Confederation Centre of the Arts. These spirited presentations present the amazing results of a year’s worth of training for beginning and emerging dance and musical theatre talent. The matinee showcases P.E.I.’s junior and elementary classes while the evening features the…

A new exhibition opens this month at the Confederation Centre Art Gallery (CCAG) focusing on the delicate balance in visual art between the material and immaterial. With selections gleaned from the Gallery’s permanent collection, In the Balance explores the tension between form and concept; ideas and matter; making and thinking. Curated by Pan Wendt, this…

Halifax quartet makes their LIVE @ the Centre debut at The Mack April 27 The Town Heroes are closing out Sobeys LIVE @ the Centre’s Songwriters Series at the Mack at this April. Whether rocking out in a sweaty club show or hushing things for an intimate acoustic setting, The Town Heroes are always ready…

Co-production between Charlottetown and The Grand Theatre has begun rehearsals in London, ON The Charlottetown Festival returns to an idyllic Greek island for Mamma Mia! this summer, and rehearsals are underway for the first leg of the show’s co-production with The Grand Theatre. The blockbuster musical plays in London, Ontario from April 23 to May…

P.E.I.’s Kateri Coade joins board executive The Fathers of Confederation Buildings Trust, known as Confederation Centre of the Arts (CCOA) has announced the appointment of Kateri Coade to its board of directors. Robert Sear, CCOA board chairman, says the organization is delighted to have Coade join the board. “Kateri brings an expertise in social work…

Annual medal ceremony and lecture on the state of Canadian Confederation returns this fall Confederation Centre of the Arts announced today that the 2019 Symons Medal will be awarded on Friday, November 1 in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. The Symons Medal is one of Canada’s most prestigious honours, recognizing an individual who has made an…

  Gwe, Bonjour, and Welcome to Confederation Centre of the Arts! What does it mean to have a national arts centre right here on P.E.I.? Through engaging visual arts exhibitions, theatrical performances, music, dance, education, and heritage programming, Confederation Centre of the Arts (CCOA) provides you with an opportunity to experience multiple cultures, histories, stories,…

Classic Albums Live returns to the Homburg Theatre with 1975 Queen Masterpiece On the heels of Bohemian Rhapsody becoming the highest-grossing music biopic of all time, Classic Albums Live returns to P.E.I. with the Queen masterwork, A Night at the Opera. Confederation Centre of the Arts welcomes the much-celebrated touring act for its second performance…

Circus, dance, and physical theatre on offer for April 4 “Pay-what-you-will” performance at Confederation Centre Confederation Centre of the Arts’ “Pay What You Will’ performance returns to the Homburg Theatre this April with circus company, Chute Libre. On Thursday, April 4 the LaboKracBoom Circus Company brings together its distinctive combination of circus, dance, and physical…

Adam Brazier and Jenn Cullen to lead group singalong of Kronborg musical tune, Wednesday, March 27 (Charlottetown, P.E.I.) – In celebration of World Theatre Day, Artistic Director Adam Brazier is inviting anyone and everyone onto the Homburg Theatre stage for a pop-up choir event, this Wednesday, March 27. The group will learn a song from…

The Confederation Centre of the Arts community is mourning the passing of Joseph Fenwick “Fen” Watkin, O.C.  Watkin was a founding member of the team that brought Anne of Green Gables—The Musical™ to life in 1965 and was a driving force within The Charlottetown Festival for more than 40 years. Watkin passed away Thursday in…

Confederation Centre of the Arts (CCOA) is pleased to learn the Government of Canada has announced an increase to the Canada Arts Presentation Fund (CAPF) of $16-million over two years. This strategic investment helps festivals and presenters across the country showcase Canadian productions domestically. Steve Bellamy, CEO for Confederation Centre of the Arts says, “Support…

Second performance in LIVE @ the Centre Songwriters’ Series Island-born Jenn Grant marches into The Mack this month  to perform with the LIVE @ the Centre!’s Songwriters Series. On March 15, experience a new sound from the acclaimed singer with music that explores both the epic and intimate. Jenn Grant had international success with her…

Magical performances and enthralling art camps on deck, March 16-22 There is plenty on offer for ‘stay-cationers’ keeping it local this March Break. Confederation Centre of the Arts is staging a night of wonder from world-renowned magician Justin Flom on Saturday, March 16 as well as a week’s worth of fun visual arts classes for…

de la Luna in Performance at Confederation Centre Presented as part of Sobeys LIVE @ the Centre, Cristian de la Luna and his backing band will be in performance this Friday, March 8, in Studio 1 at Confederation Centre. The performer and human rights activist creates songs inspired by the harsh realities of exile from his homeland…

The Confederation Centre Art Gallery is presenting a striking series of large paintings by Hamilton-based artist Sandra Meigs, entitled The Basement Paintings. The work, inspired by the artist’s process of mourning the passing of her husband, finds resonance and exuberance in the face of tragedy. Described as “the most potent work of Meigs’ career” the…

As part of efforts to be a more accessible space, Confederation Centre of the Arts is pleased to announce that it will be presenting two Relaxed Performances at The Charlottetown Festival this summer. With the support of the Autism Society of Prince Edward Island, the Centre is working with its Festival production team to make…

‘A Season of Homecoming’ Last major ticket sale of 2019 on offer for any show, any date of summer festival With recent glacial temperatures driving many to dream of Island summer, Confederation Centre is rolling out a sale to give Islanders their first chance to plan some exciting summer activities. With ‘the Islander Day Sale’,…

The Rolston String Quartet is LIVE @ the Centre, February 21 The Rolston String Quartet is bringing a storm of classical music to the Mack next Thursday, February 21 for Sobeys LIVE @ the Centre. After playing sold-out shows across the world, this Canadian group is ready to make their Island debut. A storm of…

Stratford, ON native will star in Anne of Green Gables—The Musical™, June 24-Sept 28 (Charlottetown, P.E.I.) – It’s official, there’s a new Anne in town. Artistic Director of Confederation Centre of the Arts, Adam Brazier announced today that Emma Rudy will take centre stage in the treasured Island musical this summer. Following an exhaustive casting…

Students challenged to reflect on Confederation at present; $2,000 in prizes available (Charlottetown, P.E.I.) – The Symons Medal and Lecture Essay Contest invites Prince Edward Island students in grades 11 and 12 to submit an original and creative essay or digital piece responding to the current state of Canadian Confederation. The Symons Medal is one…

-New photography exhibition opens January 26 at the CCAG- A new exhibition at the Confederation Centre Art Gallery (CCAG) explores the everyday P.E.I. way of life through extensive documentary photography circa the 1970s. In the 1970s, as P.E.I. was undergoing rapid change, many Islanders began to be concerned about losing their “Island way of life.”…

Toronto/Montreal-based contemporary dance company bring eye-popping, expressive production to the Homburg Theatre  Stepping its way onto P.E.I. soil later this month is contemporary dance company, GADFLY. Presented as part of Sobeys LIVE @ the Centre! the troupe have turned heads nation-wide, being named The Globe and Mail’s breakthrough performance of the year, dubbed “a class…

CEO Steve Bellamy, CAA, and more to host travel night presentation Wednesday, January 30 (Charlottetown, P.E.I.) – With a new year comes new opportunities and in that spirit, Confederation Centre of the Arts is launching a truly distinctive experience for members of its “Founders Circle” — the chance to join an exclusive 11-day cultural adventure…

Beloved Islander is up close at The Mack January 11 and 12; special guests include Tara MacLean and Alicia Toner Island son and Charlottetown Festival favourite, Aaron Hastelow is home for a visit and putting on a must-see affair. Sponsored by Richardson Associates (1993) Limited, this intimate concert will include stirring performances of pop, rock,…

New concourse exhibition features seven groups of works, extending the viewer’s engagement with artist’s process and subjects (Charlottetown, P.E.I.) – The tradition of artists working in serial – a sequence of pieces – is the focus of a new exhibition at the Confederation Centre Art Gallery (CCAG) that features seven groups of work. Curated from the…

Wafaa Bilal’s 168:01 exhibition, now on display at the Confederation Centre Art Gallery, provides an insight into the cultural loss that occurred during the Iraq War and provides people a chance to help with the rebuild. People are encouraged to contribute books from a set list that are being sent to the University of Baghdad’s…

Beloved holiday tradition presented December 16 with special guests Joey Kitson and Valerie Moore Don Fraser and the Choral Music Programme at Confederation Centre invite you for an afternoon of holiday revelry, with Sing Noël. On December 16, the Confederation Centre Youth Chorus takes to the Homburg Theatre stage at 3 p.m. to perform a…

One night only seasonal concert combines SoPA music, dance, and theatre; dance umbrella; Mi’kmaq Legends; and many more!  Confederation Centre carries a long and proud tradition of producing a holiday musical, pantomime, or Christmas show each year. This season, organizers are dreaming up something a little different, presenting Light Up the Dark! An Arts Education…

Symons Medal Lecture, Victorian Christmas Weekend, Wintertide Tree Lixghting all on deck (Charlottetown, P.E.I.) — The weekend of Friday November 23 to Sunday November 25 will be busy one in and around Confederation Centre of the Arts. As a result, the public is advised that driving and parking in the Centre block may be limited.…

Confederation Singers, orchestra, and guest soloists perform Handel’s ‘Messiah’ Sunday, December 2 in the Homburg Theatre. (Charlottetown, P.E.I.) – Sobeys LIVE @ the Centre presents an afternoon celebrating one of the most enduring pieces of music in the Western choral cannon. On Sunday, December 2 at 2:30 p.m., the Confederation Singers, orchestra, and four guest…

The 2019 Charlottetown Festival launching 50% off sale, November 17 to December 1 (Charlottetown, P.E.I.) – Artistic Director Adam Brazier, on behalf of Confederation Centre of the Arts, has announced select casting for The 2019 Charlottetown Festival. Sponsored by CIBC, the Festival includes six productions and runs June 28 to September 28. Rebecca Poff and…

Led Zeppelin 1: The Album that Started it All On Friday, November 16 Classic Albums Live (CAL) hits the Homburg Theatre as part of Sobeys LIVE @ the Centre. The perennial Centre favourites will perform Led Zeppelin’s eponymous break-out album, Led Zeppelin 1 from front to back, as well as a set of greatest hits.…

New exhibitions include work by Wafaa Bilal, Mitchell Wiebe, The Ronald Bloore Conservation Project, and a survey of artwork by 40 Island women (Charlottetown, P.E.I.) — The Confederation Centre Art Gallery (CCAG) will host an official opening reception for the fall art exhibitions on Saturday, October 27 at 7 p.m. All are welcome for this…

Collective explore queer narratives; welcome guest narrators Dave Stewart & Rory Starkman   (Charlottetown, P.E.I.) – Sobeys LIVE @ the Centre is full-steam ahead this month. Confederation Centre of the Arts – dedicated to celebrating Canada’s origins and ongoing evolution – is thrilled to welcome Queer Songbook Orchestra (QSO) to make their P.E.I. debut, October…

Lecture to be delivered by 2018 Symons Medal recipient Dr. Margaret MacMillan   Confederation Centre of the Arts has revealed the title for the upcoming 2018 Symons Medal Lecture, ‘The Lion’s Cub: The First World War and the Evolution of the Canadian Nation.’ As previously announced, the 2018 Symons Medal will be awarded to internationally-acclaimed…

Young Company bringing ‘Aqsarniit’ production to National Child Welfare Conference   (Charlottetown, P.E.I.) – The TD Confederation Centre Young Company is hitting the road again. After a busy 2017 season that saw two troupes crisscross the country, the 2018 company has been invited to perform at the Future of Child Welfare in Canada: National Child…

Canadian songbird will be LIVE @ the Centre with new and album and national tour, October 11 (Charlottetown, P.E.I.) – Two-time Juno Award-nominee Jill Barber is one of Canada’s brightest stars, selling out theatres coast-to-coast and headlining festivals. The troubadour brings her national tour to Charlottetown this month, helping to launch the 10th anniversary season of Sobeys…

afterimage, the Gallery’s after-hours art party, returns to Charlottetown this Saturday, September 29, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. The Gallery will be transformed into a multi-level living, dancing hive of creativity. Expect signature cocktails, dancing, sculpture and video installations, live music, guest DJs, games, and more dancing. Guest DJ Will Yarr of Halifax will…

The Charlottetown Festival to present Mamma Mia!, Kronborg, Atlantic Blue, and more!  (Charlottetown, P.E.I.) – A fiery redhead. A grieving son. A gregarious family on the Rock. The musical pull of the Atlantic. A young woman’s search for family. Sit a spell. Have we got a story for you! Confederation Centre has announced the playbill…

Confederation Centre is pleased to welcome singer-songwriter Kevin Parent as the first concert of the 2018-19 Sobeys LIVE @ the Centre season. The songwriter will be on stage in the Sobey Gallery of the Confederation Centre Art Gallery on Tuesday, September 25, at 7:30 p.m.

Coast-to-coast celebration includes free events at the Centre on September 29 (Charlottetown, P.E.I.) – Canadians are once again getting set to celebrate Culture Days and Confederation Centre is getting in on the fun. Culture Days is a three-day nation-wide celebration of arts and culture, hosted by local arts groups and municipalities. People from all walks…

Concert performance of celebrated Canadian musical will star Josée Boudreau and Adam Brazier (Charlottetown, P.E.I.) – An intimate concert performance of The House of Martin Guerre will be presented for one night only in the Homburg Theatre this Tuesday, September 18 at 7:30 p.m. The Charlottetown Festival has announced complete casting for the musical, which is…

40% off sale offered for closing run of two original Maritime musicals at The Mack  (Charlottetown, P.E.I.) – With The Charlottetown Festival in September twilight it’s last call on two Maritime musicals. On the Road with Dutch Mason and Stories from the Red Dirt Road both made world premieres at The Mack this summer, drawing…

Confederation Centre of the Arts launches Sobey’s LIVE @ The Centre’s 20182019 season with an exciting and diverse collection of performances! “This is a well-rounded season with something for everyone,” offers Darcy Campbell, Director of LIVE! @ the Centre. “The program includes A-list musicians, family entertainment, pay-what-you-will options, contemporary dance, and more!” This year’s line-up…

Milk & Bone, a pop duo from Montreal, Quebec, is made up of Laurence Lafond-Beaulne and Camille Poliquin. The two women have performed at Osheaga and across the world, including opening for Lorde and Cyndi Lauper. This week they bring their electro-pop, dream music to Charlottetown, with a show that promises to be dynamic and engaging.…

dance umbrella, an arts education training programme under Confederation Centre of the Arts, is celebrating 30 years of providing high-quality dance and movement classes. The school offers instruction in a wide range of dance styles for children,  young people, and adults, such as creative movement, ballet, jazz, contemporary, afro-jazz, hip-hop, tap, and musical theatre. Registration…

The Confederation Centre of the Arts’ is bringing the critically-acclaimed and multi-award-winning The House of Martin Guerre to The Charlottetown Festival this September. An intimate concert presentation starring Adam Brazier and Josée Boudreau, plus a full accompanying cast and orchestra, is based on a true story from 16th century France and explores what limits an…

The story of Jesus Christ Superstar is told through the eyes of Judas Iscariot – a tragic figure who is dissatisfied with how Jesus is leading his disciples and what downfalls may come because of it. This season at The Charlottetown Festival, audiences have been raving about actor Lee Siegel’s interpretation of the role. This…

(Charlottetown, P.E.I.) – Confederation Centre of the Arts (CCOA) is pleased to announce Steve Bellamy has been selected as the new Chief Executive Officer to lead the organization in the next phase of its evolution as the Centre for All Canadians. For over five decades, Confederation Centre has served Canada as a multifaceted cultural institution,…

Dutch Mason was known for his idiosyncratic performances — seeing him stage often left a lasting impression on those who saw him. That includes Island musician and performer John Connolly, who saw him in 2006, a few months before Mason died. “I think there was a great duality to Dutch. He could be the sweetest,…

Confederation Centre Art Gallery welcomed audiences to major new exhibitions by Marlene Creates and Kent Monkman as it kicked off its summer programming. It is the Gallery’s ongoing goal to feature the diverse narratives of artists from across Canada in the exhibition program. Places, Paths and Pauses Marlene Creates’ exhibition, Places, Paths and Pauses, is…

Anne of Green Gables, the story of Anne Shirley has evolved from the beloved Lucy Maud Montgomery series about this spirited red-head to the musical we know today. This is the 54th year that Anne of Green Gales – The Musical™ has played on the mainstage of the Confederation Centre, and it’s been refreshed for…

Shawn Wright, one of Canada’s most recognized stage actors, is making his debut at The 2018 Charlottetown Festival with his compelling show, Ghost Light. As both the actor and the author, this is the first play he has written; and it has already won acclaim in both Toronto and New Brunswick. A tribute to Wright’s…

Confederation Centre of the Arts announced today that the 2018 Symons Medal will be awarded to internationally acclaimed historian and author Professor Margaret MacMillan. The Symons Medal is one of Canada’s most prestigious honours and recognizes a distinguished individual who has made an exceptional contribution to Canadian life. The award will be presented to Dr.…

The Canada150 Dream Catchers project was a chance for the Confederation Centre of the Arts to celebrate Indigenous culture from across Canada. We are continuing this conversation by having a diverse cast and crew with The Charlottetown Festival and featuring the stories of Indigenous people, on and off the stage. A Year after Dream Catchers…

(Charlottetown, P.E.I.) – Confederation Centre of the Arts is pleased to host the Czech Republic’s Ambassador to Canada, Pavel Hrnčíř (pronounced Paul Hern-cheesh), on May 29 in The Confederation Chamber at 4:00 p.m. Ambassador Hrnčíř is coming to the Centre to show his support of our new travel program, “Imperial Cities,” developed in partnership with…

(Charlottetown, P.E.I.) – Confederation Centre of the Arts presents Dance Umbrella’s annual showcase performance on Saturday, May 5 in the Homburg Theatre. A cherished spring tradition, participants in the Dance Umbrella programs showcase the amazing results of a whole year’s worth of training in a special end of year performance. Dance Umbrella celebrates dance as…

If you are one of the thousands of long-time fans of the musical, you will be interested in hearing more about the back-story of the origins and shaping of the ground-breaking production. If you didn’t live through the 70s belting out the soundtrack, this is a wonderful opportunity to hear more about this timeless, universal story…

(Charlottetown, P.E.I.) – Casting has been announced for Jesus Christ Superstar at The 2018 Charlottetown Festival. The Adam Brazier-directed production will present his take on Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s legendary rock opera. The 2018 cast is anchored by Festival newcomer Lee Siegel as Judas, with PEI’s Aaron Hastelow as Jesus Christ. Joining them…

(Charlottetown, P.E.I.) – Confederation Centre’s adult choir, the Confederation Singers, present the annual Choral Music on a Holy Day on Good Friday, March 30 at 7:00 p.m. at Trinity United Church. Under the direction of Donald Fraser, the Singers will perform a stirring selection of music of the greatest French composers. The headline work is…

(Charlottetown, P.E.I.) – Confederation Centre of the Arts will be celebrating World Theatre Day on March 27 with a free play reading of One Man, Two Guvnors by Richard Bean, happening in the Art Gallery at 7:00 p.m. Since 1962, World Theatre Day has been celebrated by theatre professionals, organizations, universities and theatre lovers all…

PSS…PSS is coming to the Centre Charlottetown (P.E.I) – LIVE @the Centre is taking a new approach to ticket pricing with a Pay What You Will (PWYW) offer to see Compagnia Baccalà’s  PSS…PSS on March 21 at 6:00 p.m. in the Homburg Theatre. This is the only stop in the Maritimes for the duo on their Canadian tour. “With PWYW theatre-goers…

The Friends of Confederation Centre are now accepting donations for one of their most anticipated annual fundraising events, the Pinch Penny Fair. The Centre is now accepting gently used items including: household items, books, sporting goods, toys, plants, music, jewelry, furniture, tools, glassware, etc. Please note: clothing, televisions and computer donations cannot be accepted. Donations can…

Charlottetown (P.E.I) – The popular button event, “Cute as a …” is returning to the Confederation Centre Art Gallery on March 9 at 7 p.m.  Come see the 2018 collection, featuring original, jury-selected designs by 20 local artists. It’s free admission for the event, and button packs are available to buy on the night to trade…

(Charlottetown, P.E.I.) The world premiere of On the Road with Dutch Mason is set to open at The 2018 Charlottetown Festival at Confederation Centre on June 30, and Islander John Connolly will star in the role of Dutch Mason. After a slew of auditions this winter, Artistic Director Adam Brazier said it was a no-brainer…

Charlottetown (P.E.I) – Two-time Juno-winning balladeer Chris Luedecke, a.k.a. Old Man Luedecke, is coming to The Mack on March 3 at 7:30 p.m. with a show that promises to have you craving sardines by the end of the night. You may know Luedecke from his 2015 hit song, “Early Days,” where he used humour and…

(Charlottetown, P.E.I.) – J.J. Gerber is more than excited to be the next actor to play Avonlea’s beloved Gilbert Blythe in The 2018 Charlottetown Festival production of Anne of Green Gables: The MusicalTM. “I grew up enjoying this story with my sister and Gilbert was always my favourite,” says Gerber. “When I heard that I…

(Charlottetown, P.E.I.) – The Symons Medal and Lecture Essay Contest invites PEI students in grades 11 and 12 to submit an original and creative essay on the State of Canadian Confederation. Winning essayists will receive prizes totaling $2,000. The 2017 Symons Medal was awarded to the Prime Minister of Canada, the Right Honourable Justin P.J.…

Watercolour paintings by Island Artist Mary Margaret Land (Charlottetown, P.E.I.) – An exhibition of 14 watercolour paintings by Island artist Mary Margaret Land will open with a public reception on December 14 at 7 p.m. in the Boardroom of Confederation Centre of the Arts and remain on exhibition until December 22. Land created the paintings…

Beloved holiday tradition presented at Trinity United Church in Charlottetown (Charlottetown, P.E.I.) – Come and be merry on December 17 when the Chorus takes to the stage at 3 p.m. to perform Sing Noël – an evening of classic Christmas carols performed in the beauty of Trinity United Church. The large youth choir will be…

(Charlottetown, P.E.I.) – What do 25 step dancers, two stilt walkers, and an improv troupe have in common? They are all performing in this year’s Confederation Centre of the Arts Holiday Variety Show, happening December 15 and 16 in the Homburg Theatre. The Holiday Variety Show presents the very best in Island artists and community…

Confederation Singers, orchestra, and guest soloists perform Handel’s Messiah (Charlottetown, P.E.I.) – Sobeys LIVE @ the Centre presents an afternoon celebrating of one of the most enduring pieces of music in the Western choral tradition. On Sunday, December 3 at 2:30 p.m., the Confederation Singers, orchestra, and four guest soloists perform Handel’s Messiah, the Baroque-era…

(Charlottetown, P.E.I.) – Confederation Centre of the Arts is pleased to announce that Island treasure, Aaron Hastelow will play the role of Jesus Christ in The 2018 Charlottetown Festival production of Jesus Christ Superstar. “Jesus Christ Superstar is one of the most iconic and revered pieces in the musical theatre canon, and Jesus is easily…

The Gallery presents Dominic Langlois and Andy Creeggan (Charlottetown, P.E.I.) -On November 30 at 7:30 p.m. Tapage et Symphonie (Racket and Symphony) featuring poet Dominic Langlois and musician Andrew Creeggan will be performing in the Gallery as part of this year’s Sobeys LIVE @ the Centre program. Langlois, who hails from Quebec, spent many years…

Menopause The Musical Comes to Charlottetown for One Night Only (Charlottetown, P.E.I.) – Menopause can be a difficult time in woman’s life. Hot flashes and night sweats can be annoying, but finding the humour in the experience can make it a little bit better. That is where Menopause The Musical comes in. It’s a show…

(Charlottetown, P.E.I.) – On November 23 @ 12 p.m. Confederation Centre of the Arts will livestream, in both official languages, The 2017 Symons Medal and Lecture. This year the Symons Medal is awarded to the Prime Minister of Canada, the Right Honourable Justin P.J. Trudeau. The Symons Medal and Lecture event will also feature a…

A Passage to Bollywood is straight from the heart entertainment (Charlottetown, P.E.I.) – A Passage to Bollywood is a classic tale of love and friendship. It’s a story of a young village boy who moves to the big city to follow his dream. The musical follows his journey and the relationships he builds with the…

Prestigious honour to be awarded to the Prime Minister of Canada, the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau (Charlottetown, P.E.I.) – Confederation Centre of the Arts announced today that the 2017 Symons Medal will be awarded to the Prime Minister of Canada, the Right Honourable Justin P.J. Trudeau. The Symons Medal is one of Canada’s most prestigious…

(Charlottetown, P.E.I.) – The Confederation Singers and the Confederation Centre Youth Chorus present a Remembrance Day concert of choral music and readings in honour of the nation’s war veterans. In Remembrance takes place Saturday, November 11, at 7:30 p.m. at Trinity United Church in Charlottetown. “In Remembrance offers an evening of thought-provoking poetry complemented by…

(Charlottetown, P.E.I.) – Art lovers come out of the chill and into the warmth of the Gallery this November. Whether it’s learning about the history of Canadian art or understanding the operation of a national gallery, we have you covered with two series of ArtTalks. Topics include gallery staff members presenting on their role at…

(Charlottetown, P.E.I.) – Since taking over as the Executive Chef for Mavor’s in 2016, Chef Miguel Cervantes and his team are on a roll, winning five top culinary accolades: Best of Sea Fan Choice award; The Great Island Grilled Cheese Competition (two years in a row); Winterdine; and most recently Best Appetizer for Veg PEI’s…

Enter to win a Viking River Cruise (Charlottetown, P.E.I.) – Confederation Centre is offering an exciting new way to support arts programming at the Centre this fall. The Viking Cruise for the Arts Lottery offers a major prize consisting of a trip for two on a European river cruise by Viking River Cruises Canada, and…

(Charlottetown, P.E.I.) – The Confederation Centre Art Gallery (CCAG) is pleased to present Greer View Mirror, a selection of early work by Nova Scotia-born artist John Greer. Please join us for an ArtTalk with John Greer Thursday, October 12 @7pm at the gallery. The talk will be followed by a reception and the launch of…

(Charlottetown, PEI) — It’s the most wonderful time of the year. The Holiday Spectacular is a powerhouse FESTIVE event where our community is the star. We’re inviting all island and family groups of performers to audition and be a part of our Island’s holiday variety show. From dancing and singing to comedy and musical groups,…

2018 playbill features rock-opera Jesus Christ Superstar; a world premiere of Dutch Mason and Stories from the Red Dirt Road. (Charlottetown, P.E.I.) — Confederation Centre of the Arts has announced a sensational lineup for next summer\’s Charlottetown Festival. The 2018 Festival will run June 7 to September 22 and include the 54th season of the…

(Charlottetown, P.E.I.) – A Misfortune makes its world premiere tonight at The Charlottetown Festival. Sponsored by Key Murray Law, the bittersweet Canadian musical is playing a short run at the Centre’s cabaret theatre, The Mack, until Sept 22. Adapted from a short story by Anton Chekhov, the musical starts with two old friends going for…

(Charlottetown, P.E.I.) – Confederation Centre of the Arts is pleased to announce Bob Martin as the keynote speaker for The Charlottetown Festival Theatre Conference happening Sept 5-9, 2017. “We’re excited to have Mr. Martin, a champion of Canadian theatre, as our keynote speaker for this important event,” said Adam Brazier, Artistic Director of The Charlottetown…

O-ween du muh waun (We Were Told) on display at the Centre until December 31 (Charlottetown, P.E.I.) — Anishnaabe artist, Robert Houle, a member of the Sandy Bay First Nation, near Winnipeg, Manitoba, recently attended the opening of the Confederation Centre Art Gallery’s major permanent collection exhibition, RE:collection, and made introductory remarks and presented a…

Tickets on sale for 2017-18 concerts, including: Tafelmusik, Susan Aglukark, Classified, Toronto Dance Theatre, Joel Plaskett, and many more! (Charlottetown, P.E.I.) – Confederation Centre has pulled back the curtain on a dazzling lineup for the upcoming season of Sobeys LIVE @ the Centre. Centre officials are proud to present their most dynamic season of LIVE…