Special Events

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The Lake Charlotte Area Heritage Society is holding its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, May 29th at 6:00 PM sharp in the Memory Lane Cookhouse - refreshments will be served! Now is the time to renew a lapsed membership. Please see details below on how to renew your membership.
 
In order to vote at this meeting, you must have a valid 2013 membership. A membership form is available from our website, click on the Heritage Society tab. You can renew by bringing a cheque with you on May 29th to the Annual General Meeting or mailing a cheque to us in advance. Or, pay online by going to our Online Gift Shop and clicking on membership. Finally, call us with your credit card information, and we can renew over the phone.

Members are a vital part of the Heritage Society and we need more of them. Please consider buying a membership for a friend. A strong membership demonstrates the importance of our work in preserving the heritage of the Eastern Shore. Individual memberships are $10, Family is $25, and a Lifetime membership is $150. 
  
We hope to see you at the meeting.

Agenda:

1. Welcome & Chair’s Report

2. Executive Director’s Report

3. Financial Report 

4. Election of Board

5. Launch of One in One Campaign

6. Refreshments

Date: Wednesday May 29th, 2013
Location: The Cookhouse, Memory Lane
Fee: No fee, valid membership required to vote
Hours: 6:00 PM

For more information call: (902) 845-1937 or email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

A Father’s Day outing the whole family will love. Enjoy a wide range of vehicles on display throughout the Heritage Village grounds. Special Father’s Day draws and live music in the Clam Factory. Plus kids can challenge Dad to a Kub Kar race after they have made their own in the Boatshop. Snacks and a variety of Cookhouse meals available on site.

Rain date is June 24rd.

 

 

Date: Sunday June 16th, 2013
Location: Memory Lane Heritage Village
Fee: $5.00, 12 and under free
Hours: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

For more information call: 845-1937 / 1-877-287-0697 or email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Memory Lane hosts the Atlantic Canadian World War Two Living History Association for a two day encampment on the Heritage Village grounds. Dedicated to the authentic portrayal of the soldiers, sailors, air force personnel, and civilians of World War II. The members, in period uniforms, will set up an encampment on Friday and Saturday. Specific prgramming to be announced closer to the date.

 

Date: Friday June 21st - Saturday June 22nd, 2013
Location: Memory Lane Heritage Village
Fee: Free admission, donations welcomed
Hours: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

For more information call: 845-1937 / 1-877-287-0697 or email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

A festive day celebrating the coastal villages in the Lake Charlotte area. Come see dozens of remote controlled model boats in action on the Dufferin Pond. Enjoy a free freshly made donut from our vintage Belshaw Donut Robot, then work off the extra calories with some traditional 1940s games and races with the kids, or try panning for gold.

Date: Monday July 1st, 2013
Location: Memory Lane Heritage Village
Fee: Free admission, donations welcome
Hours: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

For more information call: 845-1937 or 1 (877) 287-0697 or email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

A Variety Show with a difference! We'll have a wartime sing-along, poetry from local poet Burns Marks, a men's chorus with WWII patriotic music, historical readings and some theatrics. This is a kick-off to our weekend with Women’s Heritage Celebration. 

Variety Show Evening Meal  (   (   :   :   

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Date: Friday July 19th, 2013
Location: Memory Lane Heritage Village
Fee: Dinner: $10, Variety Show: donation
Hours: Dinner: 5:30 PM, Variety Show 7:00 PM

For more information call: 845-1937 / 1-877-287-0697 or email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

 

This annual celebration of women’s work in the home and community will celebrate the apron as a useful and decorative item. Pattern making and clothing repair in keeping with the frugal living of the 1940s will also be explored. Visit the homestead to make pickles, knead bread, or taste rhubarb jelly. Kids will love cranking the rollers when we wash laundry. Check back here for a complete schedule of demonstrations, Sunday Tea Social and Ecumenical Church Service closer to the date of the event. An event for the whole family.

On Sunday

1:00 PM: Ecumenical Church Service & Hymn Sing with Rev. Dr. Mike Foley

2:00 PM: Tea Social with Fine China: $7.00, Dainty sandwiches, squares and butter tarts served on fine china in the Clam Factory. Feel free to dress up in your best 40s fashion.

 

Date: Saturday July 20th - Sunday July 21st, 2013
Location: Memory Lane Heritage Village
Fee: $4.00 per person, 12 and under free, $7 for Tea Social
Hours: Saturday & Sunday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

For more information call: (902) 845-1937 / 1-877-287-0697 or email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Spend the day with musicians who love this unique and versatile instrument. If you have ever thought about playing the harmonica, this is the place to start. If you played in the past and it’s now gathering dust, we’ll inspire you to start again. And if you’re a regular player, you’ll be happy to jam or share a tune with other professional and amateur performers.

This is a relaxing and intimate festival, held on the grounds and inside the Heritage Village historic buildings.

The festival ends with a two hour showcase concert featuring harmonica players from all musical genres, from the Isle of Skye to the Mississippi Delta.

2012 Workshop Schedule (2013 schedule and artisits to be announced closer to the date)

11:00 - 11:45  Blow the Blues Away
Blues Techniques Discussion with Phil Potvin & Joe Murphy/
In the Church

11:00 - 11:45 Children Only! Beginner Class (Free)
Learn One Tune on a C Harmonica with Alastair MacDonald
In the Schoolhouse

12:00 - 12:45 Adult Beginner Campfire Class
Learn One Campfire Tune with Bill Gilbert
In the Schoolhouse

12:15 - 1:00 Brief History of the Harmonica & its Blues Players
Audio samples and talk by Phil Potvin
In the Church

2:30 - 3:15 Celtic Stew
Celtic and Folk Techniques Demonstration and Discussion with Alastair MacDonald and Mike Currie
In the Church

2:30 - 3:15  Adult Beginner Blues Class
Learn One Blues Tune on a C Harmonica with Phil Potvin

Festival Schedule:

10:30                   Registration begins for festival passes, classes, etc.

11:00 - 1:00         Morning Classes.

11:00 - 12:15       Parlour Jam

1:00 - 2:30           Lunch in the Cook House

2:30 - 3:15          Afternoon Classes.

3:00 - 4:30          JAMboree! (Bar Open)

5:00 - 6:30          Dinner in the Cookhouse.

7:00 - 10:00        Harmonica Showcase 

Check the Harmonica Website too for more information at www.harmonicafestival.ca. Visit our giftshop to purchase passes, and overnight packages.

 

Date: Saturday August 17th, 2013
Location: Memory Lane Heritage Village
Fee: $5 Day Admission, $5 per class, $10 for evening showcase, $49 Festival Pass includes lunch and supper, day and evening events.
Hours: 10 AM - 10 PM

For more information call: 845-1937 / 1-877-287-0697 or email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

We are excited to bring our 3rd Musique Royale Concert and Dinner to Memory Lane this September featureing the Maritime Brass Quintet.

"They know each other musically and get as fine a blend as you can get... The sound of this quintet was sunny and glorious." 
  -STEPHEN PEDERSEN, The Chronicle Herald

The Maritime Brass Quintet brings the highest calibre chamber music to concert halls, churches, festivals and schools across the Maritimes. The group is comprised of five of Canada’s finest brass players: Curtis Dietz and Richard Simoneau (trumpet), Gina Patterson (horn), Eric Mathis (trombone) and Bob Nicholson (tuba & bass trombone). MBQ members have studied throughout North America and performed or held positions with many of the world’s leading ensembles, including the Chicago Symphony, Toronto Symphony, l’Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal, National Arts Centre Orchestra, Honolulu Symphony and the Canadian Opera Company Orchestra. They also have experience playing in numerous smaller groups and ensembles, including the Foothills Brass, Northumberland Brass, Honolulu Brass Quintet, the Jive Kings and the Canadian Brass. All MBQ members are dedicated educators as well as players, and are committed to working with brass players of all ages.

Musique Royale, now in its 27th season, is cross-province festival that brings performances of early and traditional music to settings of historic and cultural significance in communities throughout Nova Scotia.

The Clam Harbour United Church provides an unforgettable venue for the Musique Royale concerts. This simple church (seating is limited to 90) built in 1891 features superb acoustics in an intimate setting. However we do recommend that you bring a cushion for the "puritan pews".

We will have great overnight packages available, check our gift shop closer to the date for details and to order tickets.

Date: Saturday September 7th, 2013
Location: Clam Harbour United Church at Memory Lane Heritage Village
Fee: $50 preferential seating includes "Inspired by Music" Heritage Dinner, some concert only tickets available at $25/ticket
Hours: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM, Dinner at 7:00 PM

For more information call: 845-1937 or 1-877-287-0697 or email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Menu:

Menu TBA - Based on the repetoire of the Maritime Brass Quintet, once it is decided.

One of our most popular dinners. Authentic Oktoberfest food, beer, live music, and Oktoberfest spirit. Reservations must be made by the Thursday before the dinner. In support of the Lake Charlotte Area Heritage Society. Cash bar opens at 6:30.

Date: Saturday October 19th, 2013
Location: The Cookhouse, Memory Lane Heritage Village
Fee: $25 per person
Hours: Cash Bar Opens 6:30 PM, Dinner Served 7:00 PM

For more information call: (902) 845-1937 / 1-877-287-0697 or email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Menu:

Menu TBA  

The “Musical Friends” choir perform their annual candlelight concert. Seating is limited.

Date: Saturday November 16th, 2013
Location: The Memory Lane Church
Fee: Good will donation welcome
Hours: 5:00 - 6:00 PM (doors will not open until 4:45 PM)

For more information call: (902) 845-1937 or email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Our most popular dinner, held by lamplight in the Cookhouse which is “decked out” in 1940s fashion. We will serve a dinner both on Saturday and Sunday evening. Musical entertainment prior to the dinners TBA. Tickets to the dinner must be paid for when you make your reservation. You can purchase your tickets here, at our online gift shop. No refunds available. Book early to avoid disappointment.

 

Date: Saturday November 16th - Sunday November 17th, 2013
Location: The Cookhouse, Memory Lane Heritage Village
Fee: $25.00 per person
Hours: 6:00 Bar Opens; 6:30 Dinner Begins

For more information call: (902) 845-1937 / 1-877-287-0697 or email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Menu:

Menu TBA