Wednesday 18 August 2010

TOURISM IN RICHMOND COUNTY

Lots to do for visitors coming to Cape Breton and the Cape Breton Heritage Coast. All summer long visitors have been able to take in an excellent variety of entertainment including; a Monday night square dance at the United Church Hall, the Ceilidhs at the Bras d’Or lakes Inn on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, and the Kitchen Racket at the Inn on Sunday afternoons and the free outdoor Concerts By the Sea Series that alternate weekly between St. Peter’s and Arichat and nightly live entertainment at the Dundee Resort and Golf Club. Besides these scheduled weekly events there have been Community Festivals and Concerts held at the Lions Hall, Community Centres and Local Accommodation venues. There are also a number of Dinner Theatres being offered around Cape Breton for the enjoyment of our visitors and local residents as well this summer.
The Fortress of Louisbourg has two excellent events that have been running on Thursday evenings at 7:30pm all summer that are truly marvelous. The Murder Mystery Tour has been drawing rave reviews for the production and of course the location. What better place to have a murder mystery.
The production of "The Evil Thereof" was written by Sandy Anthony. During the evening you will witness the private dealings of the townsfolk as the tour guide leads you through the streets and homes of the 18th century town. Of course during the evening someone will meet with an untimely end, and as darkness closes in, you will join the cast of suspects in the candle lit tavern and help the sergeant figure out who did the nasty deed.
Time is getting short if you would like to take in this event. The last tour will be on August 26. Tickets are $24.90 and can be purchased on line or at the Louisbourg Town Hall box office.
Another excellent event held at the Fortress of Louisbourg is the Dinner Theatre production of "For Love or Money", by Lindsay Thompson. Guests will enjoy an 18th century style meal served in the Fortress tavern while you are entertained to a delightful comedy with unforgettable characters, music and lighthearted humor. The production will run on Wednesday nights at 6pm until September 1. Tickets are $45.00 each and can be purchased on line at www.fortressoflouisbourg.ca or at the Louisbourg Townhall box office.
The community of Louisbourg also offers the Beggars Banquet the 18th Century dining experience held at the Point of View Suites. The evening starts at 6pm, dressed in period costume you will enjoy excellent food and great entertainment. A perfect complement to a day at the Fortress, to reserve your seat call 1-902-733-2080 or toll free at 1-888-374-8439 by 5pm.
Another venue in Cape Breton that has been offering visitors to the island an excellent entertainment opportunity is Theatre On The Hill in Ingonish. This summer the production company has offered 3 options to the visitor for evenings of total enjoyment. First there is "Fiddler on the Hill Ceilidh", this popular Ceilidh which is perfect for the entire family is held at St. Johns Hall in Ingonish. Brenda Stubbert, Paul Cranford and Sarah Beck have been featured each week along with special guests. The Ceilidh starts at 8:15pm and will be playing August14, 21 and 28, tickets are$10.00 and can be purchased at St. Johns Hall box office which opens at 5pm. The second production will be showing at St. John’s Hall in Ingonish at 8:15pm. "Wrong for Each Other", A chance meeting in a restaurant, after four years apart, sends a couple flashing back through the highs and lows of their courtship and marriage. It is a hilarious and often heart-breaking look at the roller coaster ride of a relationship. This event will run August 15, 18 ,23 and 26, and September 12, and 15 and October 11. Tickets can be purchased for $10.00 at St. Johns Hall Box Office, which opens at 5pm. The third production from the Theatre company is "Cinderella Confidential" written by Eric Coble. The production will be showing at The Broad Cove Campground outdoor theatre at 8:15pm, on August 16 and 23.
This delightful comedy finds two investigative reporters competing for the scoop of the century, Deb Jabber from Action Newsday Now and Sonny Glamour from Glitter Kingdom Today interview everyone from a fairy godmother in desperate need of a day planner to mice in the witness protection program. Look for cameos from Pinocchio, Jack and his cow, and other celebrities in this no-holds barred expose of the timeless love story and what it means to
find and tell the truth.
Tickets are $5.00 and can be purchased at the Broad Cove Campground.
And last but not least, the Atlantic Classical Piano Recital with Jan Lisiecki will be debuting at the English Country Garden B&B on September 13th, in Indian Brook, on the Cabot Trail. Tickets will be $15.00 for more information and for tickets call 1-866-929-2721, seating is limited.
If you have not had an opportunity to take in these super events, there is still time.
Until next week, have fun.

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