Minding the Light: The Gentle Island’s Dangerous Coastline
Copper light by Chance Brothers Co. Limited
Objects ranging from maps and charts to range lights and storm signals, recall the history of navigation in Prince Edward Island. The exhibition is organized by the PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation and curated by Boyde Beck.
Copper light by Chance Brothers Co. Limited
No matter what the season, water travel is part of Prince Edward Island’s way of life. Accurate maps and charts were vital to its early development. Iceboats once made it unique in the eyes of the outside world. Icebreakers were part of the travel routine for almost a century. Lighthouses have become an iconic part of the landscape. The seas off Prince Edward Island can be dangerous, the ice unstable. Lighthouses, signal masts, and even saplings stuck in a frozen harbor are some of the ways we’ve tried to make them safer. Minding the Light explores how we’ve coped with the sometimes treacherous waters that surround the gentle Island.
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Sometimes referred to as sensory-friendly experiences, Relaxed Performances give the opportunity for those with various sensitivities towards sensory stimuli to experience and enjoy live theatre.
These performances will be designed in a way to be more comfortable for audience members who may experience anxiety or are not comfortable with some aspects of a traditional theatre setting. This can include people on the Autism Spectrum and their families; those with sensory and communicative disorders or learning disabilities; people with Tourette’s syndrome; someone who might need to move often due to chronic pain or to use the facilities; or even parents with toddlers.
Relaxed Performances offered during the 2021 Charlottetown Festival:
