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PolarFest is an exciting family festival, offering something for everyone to enjoy! A weekend full of laughter, friendly competition and the enjoyment of winter.
Choose from activities for the young and the young at heart, including:
Multiple locations over the weekend, to check for the schedule of events and locations. Please use this link, and scroll d own to see the schedule of events: https://www.selwyntownship.ca/en/discover-our-township/PolarFest-Events.aspx
Link to locations: https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1hPI12jh3lA1wg0VVrOglevqJuPudQk0&ll=44.40295923456833%2C-78.3470837&z=13
We’re back! Join us on Sunday, February 5th, 2023 at 2pm as we take the plunge in support of local charities and the BEL Rotary club.
The theme this year is “Be a Rockstar to the charity of your choice!” Raise money for your favorite charity and the work of BEL Rotary. As in previous years, all donations will be a 50/50 split.
View our 2022 virtual plunge videos on our BEL Rotary Polar Plunge YouTube Channel.
**Additional Information**
Over the past 42 years we have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for for charities and local organizations. Please join us and support your community!
We thank you for your past, and ongoing, participation. Because of your support we have been able to provide ongoing support in our community. Since March 2020 our club has purchased PPEs for front line workers, provided meals to the staff and residence of the Youth Emergency Shelter, treats for residents and workers in long term care facilities, supported the Bridgenorth and Lakefield Food Banks, provided the makings of Thanksgiving dinner to many of our community members and provided the “gift of Christmas” to local families through our Adopt a Family Program.
This is all possible thanks YOU and the support of our community.
Happy Plunging!
Join us at Lang Pioneer Village to meet the people creating change in Ontario’s food and drink space. Indulge in creations by some of the best chefs in Ontario serving up incredible food inspired by the innovation, hard work, and creativity of local farmers. This intimate ticketed events allow foodies from across Ontario the opportunity to indulge in culinary creations by some of the best chefs in the province.
Featured Chefs include: Chef Brad Watt, Chef Tyler Scott, and Chef Lisa Dixon
Every ticket includes: $125 + (Tax/fees)
A selection of dishes curated by participating chefs A variety of beverages, including craft beer and VQA wine A behind-the-scenes experience at Lang Pioneer Village A $25 Feast On® Gift Voucher that can be redeemed at participating Feast On® restaurants
LANG PIONEER VILLAGE, KEENE, ON
About Feast on the Farm:
Feast On® the Farm is a unique event series that brings together chefs, purveyors, and food lovers! As a guest, you’ll indulge in creations by some of the best chefs in Ontario. Every ticket includes a selection of dishes curated by participating chefs, a variety of beverages from local purveyors, a behind-the-scenes experience, and a $25 Feast On® Gift Voucher that can be redeemed at participating Feast On® restaurants. You’ll leave with a full belly and a happy heart, guaranteed!
About the Culinary Tourism Alliance:
The Culinary Tourism Alliance works with communities to grow food tourism by leveraging the history, heritage, and culture behind the food and drink that makes each destination unique. By bridging the gap between the food and travel industries, we are strengthening viticulture, agriculture and aquaculture to promote the growth of culinary tourism. Our work lies in developing strong relationships between growers, chefs, processors, restaurateurs, accommodation providers, distributors, government and industry organizations. But above all, we act as the leading voice to share Ontario’s culinary stories with passion and pride.
Learn more about the work they do, here: https://www.culinarytourismalliance.com/services
Wednesday, March 8 2023
Waterfront Holiday Inn, Peterborough, Ontario
9:30 am – 3:30 pm
INSPIRE is very excited to host our first annual International Women’s Day Event. Join us for a day filled with celebration and learning as we “EMBRACE EQUITY” both in our communities and ourselves.
** EARLY BIRD PRICING UNTIL FEBRUARY 18th 2023**
Purchase your ticket(s) before February 18th, 2023 for the early bird price of $60.00. After February 18th the price is $75.00.
Prepare to be inspired, empowered, challenged and informed. Your day begins and ends with inspiring talks from two amazing women.
Grab your tribe or go solo .. the fun is about to begin. We have pulled together 6 amazing workshops that will challenge you, raise awareness, and bring some laughs and maybe some tears.
Our Artisan’s Market is filled with all types of beautiful, handcrafted creations by local makers. We encourage all participants to visit the market, meet the creators and perhaps select a lovely keepsake to remember the day.
Dwayne Gretzky are Canada’s reigning champs of nostalgia and a can’t miss live music experience; a curated nostalgia trip that captures the unique joy of turning a radio dial and being surprised by the familiar. A 10+ piece juggernaut that brings to life the greatest songs of all time, this talented group of Toronto musicians ignites audiences with their charm, fidelity and theatrical flair. Celebrating classic pop and rock, from Fleetwood Mac to Fatboy Slim, Dwayne Gretzky has delivered electrifying renditions of over 700 songs.
Since the band’s inception in 2011, Dwayne Gretzky has developed a fervent fan base across Ontario and parts of Canada on the strength of their live show – performing classic songs with faithful precision in packed venues and major festivals, and playing alongside the Rolling Stones, and being offered other major opportunities that belie the tag “cover band” .
When a pandemic shut down in-real-life gatherings globally, it was expected that the joy felt at a Dwayne Gretzky show would be shelved until further notice. Nobody could have guessed that an 18+ month hiatus on live events would prove to be a catalyst for growth for a group whose bread and butter is packing venues.
However, it’s been the COVID lockdowns that have launched Dwayne Gretzky beyond the “local legend” status they’ve held for years thanks to the success of two epic live streams. For the first time, the Dwayne Gretzky experience was felt by people beyond a festival or music venue, as the band brought the party into people’s living rooms. Over 180,000 unique visitors caught Dwayne Gretzky from home over 2 marquee livestream events.
Dwayne Gretzky’s audience is now more widespread and thirsty than ever before. As we return to “normal”, Dwayne Gretzky continues to shatter conventions and bring people together in a celebration of the songs we all forgot we loved.
www.dwaynegretzkyband.com
A legendary concert event wholly deserves a re-creation of epic proportions.
So it is that since 2011, with Juno Award-winning producer Lance Anderson at the helm as musical director, The Last Waltz – A Musical Celebration of The Band Live has enthralled audiences across Canada with its stunning tribute to The Band’s final live performance on November 25, 1976 at the Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco.
Having first headlined at Peterborough Musicfest in 2016, The Last Waltz – A Musical Celebration of The Band Live returns to Del Crary Park on Wednesday, July 20.
Besides a generous selection of The Band’s classic songs, the free admission 8 p.m. concert will also feature a very special tribute to the late Ronnie Hawkins featuring The Weber Brothers, who were members of The Hawks, joined by special guests. Hawkins was among a number of artists who joined The Band onstage for their final performance 48 years ago, performing his signature hit Who Do You Love? in rousing support of the musicians that backed him from 1958 to 1963.
Joined by special guests Chuck Jackson, Johnny Max, Matt Weidinger and Quisha Wint, Anderson (piano/vocals) will lead a stellar nine-member band featuring Levon Helm’s godson Jerome Levon Avis (drums/vocals). Also in the mix are Terry Blersh (guitar), Wayne Deadder (bass) and Rob Gusevs (organ), and a stellar horn section comprised of David Dunlop (trumpet), Simon Wallis (baritone sax), Gord Meyers (trombone) and Chris Murphy (tenor sax).
Anderson et al will perform a number of The Band’s timeless fan favourites, including The Weight, The Night They Drove Ol’ Dixie Down, Up On Cripple Week, Life Is A Carnival, The Shape I’m In, Rag Mama Rag and Ophelia, along with songs that were performed by The Band’s special guests all those years ago.
Formed in Toronto in 1967, The Band – Levon Helm, Robbie Robertson, Rick Danko, Garth Hudson and Richard Manuel – revealed itself as something very special with its critically acclaimed debut album Music From Big Pink. The Band was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 1989 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994. The Last Waltz film, directed by Martin Scorsese, remains celebrated as one of the greatest concert documentaries ever made.
When it comes to staying power, few Canadian bands can match the 40-years plus run of West Coast born alt-rock outfit 54-40.
Formed in 1980 by high school pals Neil Osborne and Brad Merritt – the band’s first gig was played in Coquitlam on the night John Lennon was murdered – 54-40 was subsequently featured heavily on the Canadian rock charts from the mid 1980s to the late 1990s on the strength of hit songs such as I Go Blind, She-La, Ocean Pearl, Luv You All and Since When.
Three albums – Dear Dear (1992), Smilin’ Buddha Cabaret (1994) and Trusted By Millions (1996) were certified platinum while 1998’s Since When earned gold status.
Nominated for eight Juno Awards, 54-40 was among the top 50 selling Canadian artists from 1996 to 2016.
Since releasing its debut album Set The Fire in 1984, 54-40 has released 13 studio albums, the latest being 2018’s Keep On Walking. In 2021, the band added Embassy Supreme to a very long list of single releases over close to four decades.
With Osborne (vocals/rhythm guitar) and Merritt (bass) still leading the charge, they’ll return to Peterborough Musicfest with band mates Dave Genn (lead guitar), David Osborne (organ/saxophone), and Matt Johnson (drums) who has been in the fold since 1986.
www.5440.com
As the season continues, the harvest becomes even more bountiful. We will be open the last four weekends of October 2022 starting thanksgiving weekend where we will again welcome the community to our farm for our annual Pumpkinfest! You can take a wagon ride out to the pumpkin patch, pick your own pumpkin, play on straw bales and explore corn mazes. You can visit our farm store, enjoy food truck fare, get spooked in the haunted forest, and even watch the pumpkin cannon blast off -at Pumpkinfest, there is fun for the whole family to enjoy!
We have increased the area of covered shelters so that there is lots of space to sit and relax on the farm in between various Pumpkinfest activities! One of our shelters is available to reserve for birthday parties. This shelter can be reserved in two hour blocks from 11-1, 1-3 or 3-5. This reservation is complimentary but must be made in advance. Your party is welcome to stay at Pumpkinfest and celebrate as long as you like, but we can only reserve the shelter for two hour time increments.
No Pets Please: We love animals too and have lots of our own but we can’t host your pets on the farm for both insurance and health and safety reasons. Certified service animals are welcome. Thank you for your understanding.
Our Pumpkin Festival is open all four weekends of October (Closed Thanksgiving Monday) and runs Saturday/Sunday each weekend throughout the month of October between the hours of 11 AM and 5 PM, weather permitting.
Nogojiwanong Indigenous Fringe Festival (NIFF) is an unjuried, uncensored festival for independent Indigenous performers in theatre, dance, music and comedy. Participants send in applications and are chosen by lottery. Performers receive 100% of the box office proceeds. NIFF is proud to be a member of the Canadian Association of Fringe Festivals.
NIFF is committed to providing a space for people to experience and embrace the arts and community with an extensive commitment to the development and transmittal of cultural knowledge and creative practice.
On April 2nd, 2023, the Peterborough Tackle Swap and Fishing Show returns to Peterborough, Ontario under its new banner name and parent company, CANCAST Fishing. The 2023 CANCAST Fishing and Tackle Show will mark the official 2nd running of the Peterborough event and will more than double in size for 2023!“We are beyond excited for this event to happen. We have secured both the Memorial Centre and the Morrow Building as well as a large outside section of the venue and it is going to more than triple our capacity limit,” says show promoter Kyle Carruthers. “We are excited to be working with the Memorial Centre for advanced ticket sales, and with fast entrance to the show, this should solve some of the hurdles we ran into at last year’s event with the crowd. Honestly, I can’t wait to see Peterborough become the capital of fishing in Canada once again on April 2nd.”The CANCAST Fishing and Tackle show will once again be a hybrid event featuring a new expo Industry EXPO side showcasing the latest products to hit the market from top industry manufacturers, top bait makers and some of Canada’s biggest retailers. Also included in the event is the largest used fishing and tackle swap meet in Eastern Ontario. To top it off, on site we will also feature some of the Top Fishing Guides, Fishing Charter Captains, Tournament Series Directors, and top Industry Prostaff. More details to be released soon. See you at “The Show” on April 2nd, 2023!
Ticket InformationTickets are on sale now online at www.memorialcentre.ca, over the phone at 705-743-3561, or in person at the Grant Thornton Box Office. The Box Office is open for in person sales on Wednesdays to Fridays from 9:30AM to 5:00PM. Tickets are $11.30 plus applicable fees and taxes. Children under 12 require a free ticket.*Prices are subject to change.Please note:
Please be advised that non-authorized ticketing websites and outlets may reference the PMC, however, we do not support or collaborate with any third party ticket providers and therefore cannot confirm the validity of tickets purchased through those sites.
“5 Stars! Unbelievable!” says Richard Crouse, Host of CTV PopLife. “By far, the best & coolest Bowie Tribute I’ve seen!”
says Sam Grosso, Cadillac Productions, Toronto Ontario. They’re talking about the “The Bowie Lives” Canada’s most sensational Bowie Spectacular! Michael Bell is an award-winning vocalist who channels the sound and styles of David Bowie, and with the help of an all-star band, theatre and costumes, captures the imagination of fans young and old.
Michael’s first theatrical production “ChangesAllBowie” toured the “A circuit” in the late ’80s. He hung up his “Ziggy” in the early ’90s and never imagined professionally performing Bowie again! After David’s untimely death on January 10, 2016, his calling returned, as did the industry interest. Contacting long-time musical director Michael Beauclerc, they began auditioning players to fill out a band capable of performing some of Rock’s most challenging material. The Bowie Lives bring all the hits to the stage, from Space Oddity to Lazarus, and everything in between.
The Bowie Lives, pre-show includes the Bowie Bazaar; collectibles bought and sold, Bowie make-up and costume props to help you get your “Bowie On”, photo opportunities and more! Come in costume dressed as your favourite David!
Michael is also the subject of an upcoming documentary film “Being David Bowie” slated for release in 2022.
www.thebowielives.com
When asked to choose between music and a relationship, there’s only ever been one answer for JJ Wilde. Music has permeated every part of her life since childhood, and it’s something she’s held closely; an unwavering connection she’s fought to foster.
The result is a meteoric rise over the past 18 months, putting her squarely on the radar of rock fans around the world, breaking records and helping to break the glass ceiling for women in rock. Her debut single “The Rush” saw global radio airplay, hitting #1 on OUI-FM in France, and spending an unprecedented 10 weeks at #1 on Canada’s three rock radio charts surpassing artists like Pearl Jam, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Foo Fighters. That momentum helped propel her to a SOCAN Rock Award, 2021 Indie Award and the 2021 JUNO Award for Rock Album of the Year for her debut album, Ruthless. It was the first time in 25 years that a woman took home that award, the last being Alanis Morrisette in 1996 for Jagged Little Pill.
In May 2021, JJ dropped her EP project WILDE, which featured #1 rock radio hits “Best Boy” and “Mercy”, alongside her new single “Off The Rails” which hit #2 on the Alternative chart in Canada. Featured prominently on Spotify’s billboards at Times Square in New York and Yonge-Dundas Square in Toronto alongside significant global editorial support across the board, her profile continues to grow.
BBC Radio 1’s Jack Saunders described JJ as “a voice that commands the stage …. an undeniable rock star in the making.” She will put that to the test this Fall supporting The Record Company on their US tour before returning for her first tour of Canada supporting The Glorious Sons throughout the early months of 2022.
www.jjwilde.com
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Canadian pop-rock singer and songwriter Suzie McNeil remains undeniable proof that a powerful voice will always have a stage.
Since her appearance as a contestant and fourth-place finisher on Rock Star: INXS in 2005, the Mississauga native has enjoyed a successful and diversified career both as a solo artist and in collaboration with a number of others, including INXS, Clay Aiken, Foreigner and Steven Tyler.
In the studio, she has recorded three albums – her 2007 debut album Broken & Beautiful, featuring charting singles Hung Up and Believe, earning her a Juno Award nomination in 2008 for Best New Artist of the Year. Subsequent albums Rock-n-Roller (2008) and Dear Love (2012) followed, the former spawning her top chart hit Supergirl, and the latter bringing McNeil more commercial success in the form of singles Drama Queen and Merry Go Round.
In addition to her Juno Award nomination, McNeil won a 2008 Independent Music Award as Favourite Pop Artist, and in the same year, was shortlisted for two Canadian Radio Music Awards.
Diversity has been the name of the game for McNeil, her varied musical pursuits including her multi-instrumental talents as a member of her own Nashville-based country-rock band, forays into the Broadway level musical theatre realm, and commercial jingle recording work.
Not one to stand still, McNeil has ventured into a number of new musical waters over her career, ranging from singing backing vocals for Pink on her North American tour to entertaining troops in Afghanistan to performing at the 2010 Winter Olympics closing ceremonies.
Fresh from performing in Las Vegas with Aerosmith during its residency at the Park MGM, McNeil now fronts The Chain Reaction, a nine-piece soul and R&B band that features new arrangements of many of her chart singles as well as new takes on classic hits.
www.suziemcneil.com
With over 210 million global streams, JUNO Award-nominated, Valley put together alternative pop with the care, adventurousness, and personal touch of a handmade burned CD. Cycling through moods like your favourite throwback Pinterest board, the Toronto quartet—Rob Laska, Michael “Mickey” Brandolino, Alex Dimauro, and Karah James—amplify sticky hooks through eloquent songcraft that’s cognizant of what came before, yet ready for the future. In 2016, Valley formed by accident when a local studio double booked them. During high school, Mike and Karah played in one band, while Rob and Alex played in another. They introduced themselves with self-written, self-produced releases, including the EP This Room Is White [2016] and full-length debut MAYBE [2019]. They joined Lennon Stella and The Band CAMINO on sold out tours across North America and even picked up a 2020 JUNO Award nomination in the category of “Breakthrough Group of the Year.” Following 2020’s sucks to see you doing better EP, the single “Like 1999” exploded. Its genesis traces back to a TikTok post of an unfinished version. After Valley completed the tune in under 48 hours, it went on to inspire hundreds of thousands of creates and eclipse 20 million streams while breaking boarders, appearing on viral charts in the U.S., Philippines, Korea, Japan and more. After amassing over 100 million streams and earning acclaim from the likes of Atwood Magazine and American Songwriter, the group transmit this signature style through their latest EP Last Birthday for Universal Music Canada and new label partner Capitol Records. Valley are back on the road this year, playing their first American festivals this past summer at Wonderbus Festival and Bottle Rock Festival and are currently supporting COIN for a 17-day US tour.
www.thisisvalley.com
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When her first single “Alone Again” (ft. P. Reign) became a massive global hit, getting Certified Double Platinum in Canada and selling over a million copies around the world — Alyssa Reid knew she had found her path. Fast forward to 2022 and Reid has played on stages around the world, been nominated for JUNO Awards & MMVA’s & has had hit after hit crossing genres and pop music boundaries as a singer/songwriter. Her latest album, “ASHS” with over 10 million streams so far, is a testament to her artistic growth and evolution. And Reid’s latest single, “Roses” is currently Top 20 at Canadian Pop Radio and climbing. Stay tuned for the next chapter from this iconic artist.
Formed in 2008, multi-award winning internationally renowned alternative rock band The Strumbellas have built their career on crafting exceptional songs, easily connecting with fans through their honest and relatable lyricism and versatile sound. The two-time JUNO Award winners have spent much of their time on the road, delivering standout performances at such notable festivals as Bonnaroo, Governor’s Ball, Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits and more.
Their 2016 studio album Hope gained international attention with single ‘Spirits’ topping the Billboard Alternative Songs chart, earning them the JUNO Award for ‘Single of the Year’ and a coveted performance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. ‘Spirits’ has since been certified 3x Platinum in Canada and Italy, Platinum in Germany, and Gold in Belgium, France and the United States. Their 2019 release Rattlesnake and lead single ‘Salvation’ garnered another TV performance opportunity, this time on Late Night with Seth Meyers, and the track went on to win the band a 2020 SOCAN ‘Rock Music’ Award.
Now, with four full length albums under their belt, an iHeartRadio Music Award, three Canadian Radio Music Awards and two Canadian Independent Music Awards, The Strumbellas recently reconfigured from six to seven members, adding frontman Jimmy Chauveau to the mix after original lead Simon Ward opted to pull back from the rigorous touring schedule that’s become routine for the group. The latest iteration of The Strumbellas look to the future of the band, working towards the next chapter of their career; ever evolving, adapting and growing. The Strumbellas are Jimmy Chauveau (lead vocals, acoustic guitar), Jeremy Drury (percussion), Jon Hembrey (guitar), Darryl James (bass), Isabel Ritchie (strings), David Ritter (keys), and Simon Ward (songwriter).
thestrumbellas.ca
When The Eagles stopped to catch their breath a few decades ago, having sold over 100 million records, collected six Grammy’s, and enjoyed six #1 albums, Hotel California began a pioneering journey through their history-making music that has taken them around the globe and thrilled hundreds of thousands of Eagles fans. It’s been a journey they could never have imagined back in 1986, but their dedication, unique musical gifts, and an obsessive commitment to doing this legendary music true justice in performance, set them apart from the many Eagles bands that came after them. Hotel California toured relentlessly from the 80’s straight through to today, setting the standard for world-class tribute productions as they went, and sharing stages with the likes of The Doobie Bros., Lynyrd Skynyrd, Gretchen Wilson, REO Speedwagon, and many more. From Japan to Dubai, Toronto to Texas, Hotel California has boldly taken the tribute band where none had gone before them, and changed an industry’s collective mind about how good a “tribute” band could really be.
Today Hotel California continues to tour internationally, and their stage show has evolved into one of the most impressive and popular productions on the North American soft-seat and festival circuits. Featuring original members within their strongest lineup to date, the band is enjoying what they do today more than ever – and it sure sounds like it! It won’t take you long to hear why legions of Eagles fans come back to see them time after time, and the top venues & festivals have them back again and again. The easy-going warmth that comes from the band onstage exemplifies the Southern California sound of the 1970’s. The experience of a Hotel California show isn’t just about the band – it’s about celebrating the music and the memories, and the band gets the audiences involved and on their feet! Close your eyes and you’re right back there…
For any band to continually exceed such high expectations this deep into their career, and remain at the top of their field for as long as Hotel California have, is a truly remarkable accomplishment. That’s why when top talent buyers need the proven, absolute highest quality Eagles show in the world, they book the original Hotel California year after year.
hotelcalifornia.ca
The 36th summer season of Peterborough Musicfest continues Saturday, July 8 at Del Crary Park with multi award-‐winning Canadian blues guitarist and singer/songwriter Matt Andersen fronting his band The Big Bottle of Joy.
The New Brunswick native embarked on his music career more than 20 years ago and has since headlined at major festivals, clubs and theatres across North America, and in Europe and Australia. Along the way, he has shared the stage with the likes of Buddy Guy, Greg Allman and Serena Ryder to name but a few.
Music industry acclaim has been frequent and noteworthy. After winning two East Coast Music Association Awards in 2009, Andersen brought home top honours from the 2010 International Blues Challenge in Memphis – the first Canadian ever to do so. In 2013, and again in 2016, he won a European Blues Award for Best Solo/Acoustic Act. In addition, multiple Maple Blues Awards have come his way, and he has a Juno Award nomination to his credit.
Since self-‐releasing his debut album One Size Never Fits in 2004, Andersen hasn’t stopped writing and recording new music, amassing more 26 million YouTube streams and more than 23 million Spotify listens. His latest album, The Big Bottle of Joy, which he’s touring extensively across North American this year, features songs “infused with raw blues-‐rock, rollicking Americana, thoughtful folk and ecstatic gospel.” Peterborough Musicfest is funded by corporate sponsorships – most of those being locally owned businesses – multiple levels of government support, fundraising initiatives and private donations and, as a result, has been, and steadfastly remains, a uniquely free admission event. Dallas Green, Our Lady Peace, Serena Ryder, Gordon Lightfoot, 54-‐40 and Blue Rodeo are just a few of the sensational music acts that have appeared over the years.
For more information, contact Peterborough Musicfest at 705-‐755-‐1111.
After a nearly three year hiatus due to the pandemic, we are exited to offer our community the chance to experience Canadian & International film, in partnership with the Toronto International Film Festival Circuit Group, and Galaxy Cinemas Peterborough. (formerly MUSE International Fine Films)
More about Buffy Sainte-Marie: An in-depth look at the life of the activist and musician, with archival material never seen before, with present-day footage of Buffy performing and interviews with her bandmates, colleagues and herself.
Director-Madison Thomas Writer-Andrea Warner Star-Buffy Sainte-Marie
Purchase Tickets here: https://tickets.memorialcentre.ca/Online/bundleSelect.asp
OR call: 705-743-3561 x 2500
Deck the halls at the Peterborough & the Kawarthas Visitor Centre!
Join Peterborough & the Kawarthas Tourism and Peterborough Museum & Archives for a Holiday Pop Up Shop on December 8th from 11am to 2pm.
Check off your list with a unique selection of artisan and handmade gifts from local vendors, including Indigenously Infused, and warm up with free hot chocolate, tea, and coffee from The Edison Cafe. Cash, debit, and credit are accepted at the Holiday Pop Up.
The Museum’s gift shop is a curated collection of apparel, home décor, children’s toys, stuffies, and keepsakes. Most of the items found in the Museum gift shop are either produced in Canada, made using sustainable materials, are ethically sourced, and/or are from a company that donates back to charity – so you can feel good about the gifts you buy. Start your holiday shopping by supporting the Peterborough Museum & Archives!
Some favourite brands carried in the Museum Gift Shop include:
The Spoons
40 Years of Spoons
Formed in 1980, an intrepid young band from Burlington Ontario would soon make Spoons a different kind of household word. They would help define the sound of pop and New Wave in the 80’s, with hits like Nova Heart, Romantic Traffic, Old Emotions and Tell No Lies.
Their album Arias & Symphonies would go on to be named one of the 20 Most Influential Albums of The 80’s by The Chart Magazine and their song Nova Heart was included in Bob Mersereau’s book The Top 100 Canadian Singles of All Time. Not bad for a bunch of kids from Burlington, Ontario.
Recently the Spoons celebrated their 40th anniversary with the release of two very special albums. Repeatable is a collection of all the hits and fan favourites from 1980-2020, available on CD and double vinyl. But the album Echoes, a collection of their songs re-recorded by artists from around the world (from England and Australia to the USA and Canada) is one of their proudest achievements. Whether stripped down or pushed to the limit, artists like Gowan, Alan Frew, When In Rome and Strange Advance cover Spoons songs in their own, undeniably personal and, sometimes very unexpected, way.
The retro 80s movement shows no signs of slowing down. Not one bit. And as far as Sandy, Gord and a lot of fans are concerned, that is a very good thing indeed.
www.spoonsmusic.com
Born in Glasgow, Scotland, and raised in the Tropic of Canada, Lawrence Gowan enjoyed a lengthy and successful solo career with four Platinum and three Gold albums and one Gold single to his credit, prior to joining Styx in 1999 as keyboardist and one of their three lead vocalists.
At age 19, Gowan achieved an ARCT in classical piano performance from the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto.
As a solo artist, he released six studio albums in the ’80s and ’90s, leading to a Best Of… greatest hits record in 1997. Gowan’s second album, Strange Animal (1985), was recorded at Tittenhurst Park in England, then the home of Ringo Starr and former home to John Lennon, who recorded his highly influential Imagine album (1971) in the same home studio. Strange Animal went triple platinum in Canada, and the video for “A Criminal Mind” (a song he continues to perform solo and also with Styx) won the Juno Award for Best Video of 1985.
Gowan albums have featured guest appearances from Jon Anderson of Yes, Alex Lifeson of Rush, Jerry Marotta and David Rhodes of Peter Gabriel, Tony Levin of Peter Gabriel and King Crimson, Robert Fripp of King Crimson, and John Sebastian of The Lovin’ Spoonful. In 1998, Gowan was invited to play his original piece “Healing Waters” with the BBC Orchestra at the opening of Princess Diana’s Memorial at her home in Althorp, England. Four of Gowan’s songs have been certified with SOCAN (ASCAP) Classic Awards, each having surpassed 100,000 spins on Canadian radio. In 2011 he was awarded a star on the Walk of Fame from his hometown of Scarborough, Toronto Canada.
As a member of Styx, Gowan has recorded four studio albums, three live DVDs/Blu-rays and toured the world over, playing more than 1,600 shows with the band. He continues to abide in the hope that the Gods of Rock will smile upon him for many years to come.
www.gowan.bombplates.com
Peterborough Musicfest lifts the curtain on its 36th season on Saturday, July 1st, helping thousands celebrate Canada Day in energetic fashion by presenting the incomparable fiddle music duo of Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy. MacMaster, a native of Nova Scotia, and Leahy, lead fiddler for the famed musical family from Lakefield, married in 2002 and remain Canada’s reigning couple of Celtic music. Often performing with their musical children, they have been awarded numerous honours, including Juno and East Coast Music awards. MacMaster and Leahy have recorded just three albums together but quality over quantity holds true.
In 2015, their debut album One, produced by the legendary Bob Ezrin, was released. The following year saw the release of A Celtic Family Christmas. There things sat until earlier this year and the release of Canvas, which introduced rock, pop, Latin and classical influences to their trademark Celtic sound, featuring guest support from Rhiannon Giddens, Yo-Yo Ma and Brian Finnegan.
The Fire & Ice Festival – Havelock, is BACK!!
Join us at the HBMProud – Havelock Community Outdoor Rink for a family-friendly FREE event that celebrates the wonders of Fire & Ice, February 11, from 11a-7p. This day long festival will feature a special appearance by Brigette Lacquette; she is the first First Nations hockey player to be named to Canada’s National Women’s Team. Lacquette first joined the National Women’s U18 Team in August 2008. She went on to win silver and gold at the 2009 and 2010 IIHF U18 Women’s World Championships We are extremely honoured to have Brigette join us for the festivities, and we hope you all come out to say hello!
Presented by platinum sponsor Kawartha Credit Union and hosted by Survivors Abreast Dragon Boat Team
Dragon Boat Races, Artisan and Food Vendors, Family Fun Zone, Beer Garden and much more!
Peterborough’s Dragon Boat Festival is a vital fundraiser for the Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) Foundation, supporting world-class cancer and breast cancer screening
Cheer on your friends, family, and neighbours, participate in the moving breast cancer flower ceremony, come shopping, play games, or enjoy some time at the Thirsty Dragon beer garden.
#getintheboat!
This vital fundraiser for the Peterborough Regional Health Centre Foundation (PRHC Foundation) supports world-class breast and other cancer screening, diagnosis and treatment, and has raised over $3.9 million so far.
Learn more about our event here
7:00 AM – Road closures in effect, barricades close
7:45 AM – Team Captains meeting by the Volunteer Tent
8:00 AM – Awakening the Dragon/Opening Ceremonies
8:30 AM – First Race Heats begin
9:00 AM – Vendors Village Market opens
9:00 AM – Family Fun Zone opens
11:00 AM – The Thirsty Dragon Beer Garden opens
11:30 AM – McKenzie Cup Race followed by the Flower Ceremony
12:00 to 12:30 PM – Lunch break
12:30 PM – Second Race Heats begin
3:10 PM – Divisional Finals begin
4:00 PM – Raffle winners announcements
4:00 PM – Last shuttle bus leaves Del Crary Park
4:50 PM – Awards Ceremony – Race Trophies Top Individual Fundraisers – At the bleachers
5:45 PM – The Thirsty Dragon Beer Garden closes
Hiawatha First Nation is hosting their 27th Annual Traditional Powwow on May 20 & 21, 2023.
Come celebrate our culture with us on the Saturday and Sunday of the Victoria Day weekend at our Annual Traditional Powwow. This event takes place at the Lakeview Ceremonial Grounds located at 126 Paudash Street. Grand Entry is at noon each day. Enjoy browsing at the many craft vendors and tasting the delicious traditional cuisine at some of the food vendors. Be delighted by the traditional dancing, singing and drumming. Join in the intertribal dances. Embrace this celebration! Admission fees are as follows: ages 0-6 are free, ages 7 – 12 are $5, ages 13 – 59 are $8, and 60 years and over are free. Gates open at 11am. See you there!!
This is a drug and alcohol free event. No pets allowed.
Labour Jam Weekend will feature an eclectic mix of genres from 11 well-known local bands including Lindsay Barr and Melissa Payne as headlining acts.
The free outdoor concert series will be hosted at the Peterborough Square Courtyard from 2 – 9 p.m. on Friday and 3 – 9 p.m. on Saturday.
Festival goers are asked to bring their own chair or blanket to Labour Jam Weekend. The festival will run rain or shine except in the event of thunderstorms.
Weekend line-up:
September 2, from 2 -9 p.m.
· Washboard Hank & Pineapple Frank (Bluegrass)
· The Fabulous Tonemasters with Bridget Foley (Blues)
· The Hippy Chicks (Rock)
· Evangeline Gentle (Folk/Pop)
· Blue Hazel (Folk/Country/Alt Rock)
· Lindsay Barr (Pop/Rock)
September 3 from 3 – 9 p.m.
· The Griddle Pickers (Bluegrass)
· Carling Stephen (Jazz)
· Hillary Dumoulin (Folk)
· Dylan Ireland (Folk/Pop/Rock)
· Melissa Payne (Folk)
Dwayne Gretzky is a curated nostalgia trip that captures the unique joy of turning a radio dial and being surprised by the familiar. A 10+ peice juggernaut that brings to life the greatest songs of all time, this talented group of Toronto musicians ignites audiences with their charm, fidelity and theatrical flair. Celebrating classic pop and rock, from Fleetwood Mac to Fatboy Slim, Dwayne Gretzky has delivered electrifying renditions of over 600 songs.
Whether reinterpreting a classic in their latest recordings or playing one note-for-note at a live show, Dwayne Gretzky continues to shatter conventions and bring people together in a celebration of the songs we all forgot we loved.
Having first headlined Peterborough Musicfest in 2018, Dwayne Gretzky has since become a festival favourite, this show marking its fourth appearance on the Fred Anderson Stage.
Widely hailed as ‘Canada’s reigning champs of nostalgia,’ Dwayne Gretkzy transcends cover band status. The music collective’s performance of any one of the more than 700 classic songs in its catalogue not only showcases the abundant musical talents of each member but is also a thrill to experience. When all is said and done, Dwayne Gretzky is as much fun to watch as it is to listen to.
With a still growing and still fervent fan base, the buzz around Dwayne Gretzky was greatly bolstered by two marathon live-streamed shows on New Year’s Eve in 2020 and 2021 that allowed live music-starved viewers to enjoy a ‘night out’ in the pandemic-safe comfort of their homes. But as successful as those virtual shows were, the band’s curated nostalgia trips are best experienced live as the set list captures the unique joy of turning a radio dial and being surprised by the familiar.
We’re back! The Norwood Fair returns this fall … Thanksgiving weekend 2022!
Our theme this year is “Autumn Treasures”
Please join us in the picturesque village of Norwood, Ontario for the annual Norwood Fall Fair. The Norwood Fair was established back in the year 1868 as a place for area residents to display the fruits of their labours and to provide an opportunity for some friendly competition between friends and neighbours. The fair was also a community gathering where village folk came together to celebrate the harvest, catch up with each other and have a little fun for a couple of days.
The Norwood Fair has of course grown and evolved substantially in the last 150+ years, our mandate however has not changed, it is and always will be our mission to provide you and your family with a traditional country fair filled with lots of fun and excitement.
One ticket price at the gate covers entry to all fair events. Tickets to Midway rides may be purchased at the ticket booths on the carnival grounds.
Weekend passes are available at Hastings, Havelock and Norwood Home Hardware stores and at the Fair Office until the Saturday of the fair. Due to the large number of animals involved in our exhibits and attractions no pets are allowed on the fairgrounds.
Hours of Operation
In April 2023, quilled birch bark makaks made by women of Rice Lake Village (now Hiawatha First Nation) will arrive at the Peterborough Museum & Archives (PMA) for an extended loan visit from the Royal Collection Trust in England, where they have been cared for since they were given to the young Prince of Wales in 1860. The makaks will be exhibited and will be the focus of activities: workshops on quillwork, Michi Saagiig Anishnaabemowin, special tours of the exhibit, and some visits in which participants will be able to gently touch them.
Dr Lori Beavis (Hiawatha) and Dr Laura Peers curate the To Honour and Respect project, with a Planning Circle including Gimaakwe Laurie Carr (Hiawatha), Kim Muskratt (Hiawatha), Veronica King-Jamieson (Mississaugas of the Credit) and others. The project is funded by the Museum Assistance Program (Department of Canadian Heritage), Canada Council for the Arts, the Ontario Arts Council, and Hiawatha First Nation, with in-kind contributions by the City of Peterborough and the Peterborough Museum & Archives, whose staff will care for the makaks during their visit. The Royal Collection Trust is lending the makaks.
The YMCA is hosting the 5th Annual ‘A Night in White’ Garden Party in support of the YMCA Strong Communities Campaign at Johnston’s Greenhouse and Garden Centre. Wear your best white attire and come taste some of the best local food and drink that our region has to offer.
Delicious food, wine and beer tastings are included in your ticket price. In addition to food and beverages, there will be a silent auction and entertainment. Be prepared to mingle, eat, drink and dance the night away as The Wolf’s Brian Ellis plays all of your favourite songs.
Featuring food and drinks from Black Honey, Curry Village, That’s A Wrap, Fresh Dreams, Crepes of Wrath, Kelly Ward Vegan Chef, Levantine Grill, Delectable Fine Foods, Indian Peacock, The Pasta Shop, Rolling Grape Vineyard, Trail Estates Winery, Haven Brewing Company, Publican House Brewery, Sandbagger Hard Seltzer and more!
The YMCA Strong Communities Campaign focuses on raising much needed resources to improve and enrich the lives of thousands of children, adults, seniors and families. For the last 170 years, when communities across Central East Ontario have faced challenging times, the Y has been here to help. Our communities depend on the Y to keep us connected, healthy and thriving. Help us build the future through Strong Communities. Please support your YMCA at a time when the community needs us most.
Celebrate Family & Heritage at Blizzard FEST 2023 – 10am – 4pm. Indoor and outdoor activities, food, music, vendors, horse drawn wagon rides, snowshoeing, build a gravity car and race it & more. New this year is a Chili Cook-off! New this year is a Chili Cook-off from 11am to 1:30pm.
You will find posters and chili information on our website. Admission is by donation. Visit www.buckhorncommunitycentre.com for more information. (Outdoor activities are weather related) NO PETS PLEASE
Watch on our website for timeline of events
Everyone knows that winter can be a long, dark and cold season – but with activities to occupy the mind and body, the season can move along quickly. Team sports provide entertainment to both those participating, and spectators too. Individual sports can give participants peace and health. Despite the shorter days and longer nights, there are many benefits when people can get out and play.
Get Out and Play was developed in-house at the Peterborough Museum & Archives, using artifacts, archival images, and stories from its collections. Visitors will see skates, skis, a toboggan, and other winter sport equipment from days past. People can learn about the origins of some of their favourite winter sports, as well as the context of these sports and clubs at a local level. It is easy to see how many of these cold-weather activities have remained popular pastimes among Canadians who are used to getting creative when the cold sets in.
The exhibit opens on Saturday, December 10, 2022 and will remain open until Sunday, March 19, 2023.
Admission is by donation. We look forward to seeing you!
Sip and paint your way to a masterpiece! No skill required!
Step by Step instruction and all materials provided! from a blank canvas to a final piece of art in just a few hours.
Come and have a beer and share some laughs with us at Haven Brewery.
-12 Beers on Tap (soft drinks also available)
-Welcome to bring snacks
Have you ever wanted to learn more about the brewing process, how best to serve beer and test some beers in the process? Come to Haven’s Brewing on February 27th, to learn how! Bring a friend or bring a date, learn how to make a classic beverage!
Show us how you celebrate winter!
Snofest is back with an engaging schedule of free events to embrace and celebrate the beautiful winter season, encouraging City residents to be active and social throughout the Family Day long weekend February 17 to 20, 2023.
Stay busy this Family Day long weekend with fun activities that you can do with your friends and family to get active outside! Snap a photo and then share on it on Facebook. Be sure to tag @PtboRecreation
The events, activities, and challenges will run from February 17 to 20, 2023 during the Family Day long weekend, but you can participate and post your activities all month long! Share your photos by February 21, 2023 for a chance to win great prizes. Contest winners will be selected by February 24, 2023.
Snofest highlights include a Family Swim, a Snow Much Fun outdoor skating and snow play party at Quaker Foods City Square, the Mayor’s Pancake Breakfast presented in partnership with the East Peterborough Lions Club and hosted by Mayor Jeff Leal, a Snowsuit Storytime with the Peterborough Public Library and the Peterborough Museum and Archives, a Family Day Skate on holiday Monday, a Snow Sculpture Contest provided by the Art Gallery of Peterborough, and more. Snofest Pete will be attending events throughout the long weekend.
We’re closing out the summer with another day for the books! Join us from 2pm-7pm as we transform Chemong Lodge into an amazing festival with Blues, Bourbon Tasting, Award Winning Dr J’s BBQ & Bouncy Castle for the Kids!
Live music kicks off with Michael Costantini at 2pm, followed by the Fabulous Tone Masters at 4:30pm
Tickets are $65 and includes 2 premium beverage tickets and choice of a Brisket, Ribs, Pulled Pork or Chicken Meal, complete with maple molasses beans and southern slaw. Children 12 & under are free to enter.
In support of PATH: Peterborough Action for Tiny Homes, aiming to house 15 people this winter with an vision of 50-home community.
Corn farmer zombies, known as the “Stalking Dead” were thought to have been cured last year but new discoveries have convinced officials that we are in for a 2nd wave. Local law enforcement recalled the same pharmaceutical company to develop a cure to these brain craving idiots. Research stations were again set up at ground zero, a farmer’s field surrounded in high voltage fencing to secure themselves from new beasts. Scientists were convinced they found a cure to this new outbreak but before securing the data into the mainframe computer, the containment area was breached by zombie livestock. The community has reached out to the public looking for volunteers to retrieve the data at the research stations and enter it into the central computer system. Their hope lies with you.
NOT Recommended for players 13 years of age and younger. Those under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
This experience requires a minimum of 4 players per group.
There is a maximum of 10 players per group.
The experience will run rain or shine.
The price of admission is $34.99 + HST per player.
A non-refundable deposit of 4 admissions are required to book your spot.
You will be playing the game outside. Dress for the weather.
Game will run in the rain. Wear footwear for walking on dirt/muddy paths.
Set in 1595, the story follows the Bottom brothers, Nick and Nigel, who struggle to find success in the theatrical world as they compete with the wild popularity of their contemporary William Shakespeare.
by Karey Kirkpatrick & John O’Farrell
April 28, 29, 30m / May 4, 5, 6, 7m / 11, 12, 13 7:30 pm
m = 2:00 pm Matinee performance
Peterborough VegFest is excited to be returning to downtown Peterborough after a two-year hiatus! Join us at Millennium Park on Sunday, September 18th, 2022 from 11am to 4pm.
Peterborough VegFest is a local expression of a global movement, celebrating the health, environmental, and ethical benefits of a delicious plant-based lifestyle.
We are a family-friendly festival, and all are welcome to come and enjoy delicious vegan food and goods by the river, in beautiful downtown Peterborough.
Lunch At Allen’s is a musical powerhouse comprising four remarkable Canadian talents: Murray McLauchlan, Cindy Church, Marc Jordan and Ian Thomas. As individuals, they have written for or sung on over 25,000,000 CDs, penning hits for Josh Groban, Chicago, Bonnie Raitt, America, Santana, Cher and Rod Stewart, as well as Murray’s Farmer’s Song, Marc’s Marina Del Rey and Ian’s Painted Ladies, just to name a few. These three artists have come together adding the incredible voice of Cindy Church (Quartette, Great Western Orchestra) to form Lunch At Allen’s. Attending their stage show is to embark on an intimate musical journey replete with laughter and personal anecdotes, familiar favourites and new material, fashioning an unforgettable evening’s entertainment …from their hearts …to your soul
Come show your skill…. or lack there of….. or whatever you would like. Just come and have a fun time with us every Thursday. Bring a crew or join a team. All levels are welcome. THIS IS NOT A LEAGUE!!!!
Toronto’s premier international dance festival returns to Peterborough for playful celebration of contemporary dance, circus, and juggling, set to live music. Full of whimsical and genre-blending choreography, this year’s full-length Heirloom program, In Blue Rooms, features a fusion of juggling, contemporary circus, dance and object manipulation, set to a creative arrangement of familiar compositions from The Royal Conservatory musicians and performed outdoors in the Peterborough Square Courtyard.
The idyllic countryside hamlet of Keene Ontario, located just 15 minutes east of Peterborough has played host of The Keene Pumpkin Festival since 2007. A family event that is fun for people of all ages. Experience country charm in the picturesque hills of Keene. Be amazed at the giant pumpkin weigh-off, with some gourds weighing over 1000 lbs. Delight at the decorated pumpkin pyramid, and entertain the kids at the fun Kid Zone with bouncy castles, face painting and other great activities throughout the day. Climb through the mini bale maze or enjoy the petting zoo, horse and wagon rides, or watch the Hot Diggity Dog performances. Great vendors for shopping, and a variety of delicious local foods are available. Wet your whistle in the Lions Pub, and enjoy live music on stage. Quilt raffle draws, and an antique car and tractor show on site. The day kicks off at 10 a.m. with a decorative parade through the streets of Keene. Come and enjoy country hospitality at its finest. All are welcome.
The pandemic emerged as Blackie and The Rodeo Kings marked their 25th anniversary as a band with the release of King of This Town. They plan to pick up right where they left off, writing and releasing more music and hitting the performance stage as often as possible. Originally, Colin Linden, Stephen Fearing and Tom Wilson came together to record what was supposed to be a one-off tribute album to the great Canadian songwriter Willie P. Bennett. The result was High or Hurtin’: The Songs of Willie P. Bennett. The band had no plans to make a subsequent album but something unanticipated happened.
Tom Wilson sums up the Blackie and The Rodeo Kings journey. “25 years later, we’re still digging in for the sweet spots. Making friends with the ghosts of poets and harmonizing with the voices in fields and swinging for the fences”
Jethro’s Bar and Stage presents our Stand Up Comedy Open Mic hosted by comedian Shawn J Thompson and featuring some of Canada’s hottest pro comics doing Guest Spots!
Whether your idea of a game day is sports on the television, videogames on the television or board/card games we have them all available every Sunday from 1-6pm. Come join us for a fun, chill, all around goodtime afternoon.
AGAINST THE WIND: THE ULTIMATE BOB SEGER EXPERIENCE, is back! After a string of sold-out shows on both sides of the border, now, post-pandemic, they are thrilled to resume touring theatres and casinos once again in 2022. “…dancing in the aisles with the fans singing Seger hits, conjuring memories that last a lifetime – that is The ATW Experience.” Their unique and gritty “Heartland Rock” performances take the audience on a journey through Bob Seger’s 5-decade deep catalog, with a setlist peppered with every hit, where fans are swept away by both the band’s accurate renditions and Ty Wilson’s authentic vocal portrayal of one of rock’s most iconic voices. The ATW concert experience is electric featuring an all-star band that blends the high-energy “Seger-Rock” with the iconic ballads that became the backdrop of so many memories for both young and old. This is a musical experience fans don’t ever forget
https://youtu.be/Z-R6H-2-QD0ATW
ATW returns to the main stage on September 24th, at 7:30 pm at SHOWPLACE PERFORMANCE CENTRE in downtown Peterborough located at 290 George St North.
For ticket, details contact
boxoffice@showplace.org
705 742 7469
https://againstthewind.ca/atw-at-showplace-performance-centre-peterborough-september-2022/
For more info https://againstthewind.ca/
Get ready for a high-end gala experience with a fun summer twist!
Thanks to our lead sponsor, our local Rotary Clubs, and our presenting sponsors TD and Charlotte Products Ltd., this outdoor afternoon “grownups only!” event will be a picnic theme with food from La Mesita, Gus’s Grill 2 Go and Taso’s, craft beer from Bobcaygeon Brewery, Rolling Grape and Brock Street Brewery, special summer cocktails, live music by Irish Millie and the Mayhemingways, your favourite picnic games, sweet treats from Central Smith and Flossophy, amazing prizes, a live auction and activities like axe throwing with the Peterborough Axe Club, a hockey shoot out and inflatable jousting.
Tickets are $125/pp and includes all food, one drink ticket, live music, and all activities with the chance to win fantastic door prizes with proceeds to our “Building Abilities for Life” Campaign raising funds to keep kids off our waiting lists and into treatment for speech and language therapy.
Tickets must be purchased in advance by June 17, no “at the door” sales will be available.
Purchase your tickets now: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/BackyardSummerSocial
Come out July 20th, 2022 for a night of live music featuring Carlos del Junco and The Blues Mongrels, at the beautiful venue of ZimArt’s Rice Lake Gallery!
Date: Wednesday, July 20th (Rain date Thursday, July 21) 6 p.m. til 8 p.m.
Bring your own chair, beverages and food.
Tickets $40 payable in advance. Tickets sell quickly and may sell out soon. For more information and to purchase tickets, email musicatzimart@gmail.com
Limited to 75 people.
This year the City of Peterborough and Cogeco are thrilled to bring back the Canada Day Parade marking Canada’s 155 birthday on Friday, July 1, 2022. Join us along the parade route as we head south on George Street from City Hall to Morrow Park.
This year’s parade theme will be Back Together!
Pre-parade ceremonies will start at 10 a.m. at City Hall. We will welcome our dignitaries, enjoy a piece of cake, entertainment, activities for the kids in the park and our bike decorating contest. Prizes for the best use of our theme for ages 5 to 8 years and 9 to 12 years. Register for the bike decorating contest at 11 a.m. at Confederation Park across from City Hall.
Our theme reflects our 2-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic and how we haven’t been able to gather together as a community. Please show us your love for Peterborough and each other as we come “Back Together” to celebrate everything we have missed and our great strong and free nation.
There are a lot of bands doing a tribute to the band Chicago, but back in the early 90’s, when Powerhouse decided to put together their Chicago Transit tribute act, they were the first in the world to do so. And they remain today as the longest running Chicago tribute band and the only one to carry four lead vocalists, just as the band Chicago does.
The bands’ 5 singers, 4 of which are lead singers, the 3-piece horn section and the 5 piece rhythm section, made this show a natural for the band – even getting credit from the band Chicago themselves, back in the 90’s.
In twenty-five years, the band, based in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada has performed their show at Festivals, Theatres, Casinos and various other venues from as far east as the Gatineau Hills in Quebec to the USA Midwest – including Chicago, Illinois, itself.
The band, with its three piece horn section, five piece rhythm section and four lead vocalists is able to cover all the Chicago material from the early horn- dominant classics like ‘Make Me Smile’, ’25 or 6 to 4’ and ‘Saturday in the Park’ to the later, softer, keyboard-oriented ballads like ‘If You Leave Me Now’.
powerhouseband.info
Sex Dalmatian is an evening-length dance theatre glam drama. It follows a fiercely careerist anthropomorphized talking dog named Sex Dalmatian. Created by the award winning, critically acclaimed Toronto-based absurdist dance company Rock Bottom Movement, the show is built with a strong feminist perspective and a playful tone. Sex Dalmatian places heavy feelings into bizarre containers, shining a humorous light on some of the darker corners of the collective consciousness.
“Rock Bottom Movement and its artistic director, Alyssa Martin, are the quirky weirdos of Toronto’s dance/theatre world that you can’t help but be drawn toward.” – Carly Maga, Toronto Star
SPRING IS IN THE AIR And with it the return of the Artisans Centre Peterborough’s spring fundraising event featuring the best artisan crafts of Peterborough and the Kawarthas! Showcasing beautiful hand-made works in Fibre Arts, Gourd Arts, Woodturning, Pottery, and Jewellery.
Come out August 3rd, 2022 for a night of live music featuring Jackson Delta, at the beautiful venue of ZimArt’s Rice Lake Gallery!
Date: Wednesday, August 3 (Rain date Thursday, August 4) 6 p.m. til 8 p.m.
Come out August 17th, 2022 for a night of live music featuring The Weber Brothers, at the beautiful venue of ZimArt’s Rice Lake Gallery!
Date: Wednesday, August 17 (Rain date Thursday, August 18) 6 p.m. til 8 p.m.
Come out to “Art in The Park” hosted by Lakefield Creative Arts Group on July 16th 9am to 3pm at Cenotaph Park in Lakefield, Ontario. Meet the artists and view their art work in a variety of media including watercolour, oil, acrylic, ink & alcohol paintings, wool art and painted glassware.
Participating Artists:
A portion of each sale will be donated to Lakefield Food Bank. For more information visit the Art in the Park Facebook Page
Tom Jackson kickstarts the holiday season with grace, style, and quirky festivity that many have enjoyed for decades. Expect an evening of original music, sing-along tunes, and signature Christmas music from this master storyteller. Stories, Songs and Santa Causes also features BC Country Music Association Hall-of-Fame producer, Tom McKillip; and award-winning producer/multi-instrumentalist, John MacArthur Ellis. Tom, Tom and John can’t promise “no Dad jokes”, but the performance will bring some much-welcome levity and humanity with a date-night – or family-day – vibe!
Proceeds and thoughtful donations from this event will go to the Trent Fund in support of cultural services offered by the First Peoples House of Learning (FPHL) at Trent University for a diverse community of Indigenous learners (First Nations, Status/Non-Status, Metis, and Inuit). FPHL will direct assistance to students in financial need, to purchase materials needed for cultural programming, to support experiential learning opportunities such as land-based initiatives, and to facilitate leadership development opportunities for students.
This class will cover the basics of turning pens from wood, including blank preparation, turning basics, finishing and assembly. Students will take home two completed pens.
For more information and to register, please visit the Artisans Centre Peterborough website.
The show is a compilation of the “best-of” music performances from 2020 and 2021 Huron Carole virtual shows! Tom Jackson kickstarts the holiday season with grace, style, and quirky festivity that many have enjoyed for decades. Expect an evening of original music, sing-along tunes, and signature Christmas music from this master storyteller. You will receive a link to the show via email on December 9 at 11am, and will have access to watch it until December 26.
Trent Valley Archives presents a brand-new walking tour , Cathedral Precinct, that focuses on the area bounded by Park & Stewart Streets, and Murray & Hunter Streets. The block between Rubidge and Reid deserves special consideration because of its three churches and the intertwined history of the nearby buildings.
There are also numerous area houses which will be profiled on the tour. Fine vintage stone dwellings such as Hutchison House, the Eastland House and the Ridley House will be described as are the Queen Anne-style house on Stewart St. and the Second Empire duplex with its mansard roof which sits across the street. Of particular interest will be the Strickland House on Hunter and Downie Sts.
The “Cathedral Precinct” tour will begin and end at the Eastland House, at Hunter and Stewart. Elwood Jones, TVA’s archivist will lead the tour assisted by Don Willcock, noted historian and raconteur.
TVA takes the safety of our attendees and volunteer guides very seriously by adhering to appropriate physical distancing throughout the tour. While everyone is welcome, we encourage you to enjoy the tours with members of your circle. This tour runs rain or shine, so please dress appropriately for the weather.
**WARNING: THIS IS A “VERY ADULT” STAND-UP COMEDY SHOW**
A double headlining show with Darren ”Little Man Hate” Frost and Kenny “The Raging Bull of Comedy” Robinson is coming to a town near you. Veterans of the Canadian comedy circuit with festivals, TV shows, movies and a fist full of rave reviews under their belts, Kenny and Darren are known across the country for their profane opinionated brand of “in your face” style and social commentary. With sold out shows at the Winnipeg Comedy Festival and with a combined 50 years of comedy in Canada, this show is bound to push your buttons and expand your horizons. The most outrageous, fearless, and laugh provoking material blasting from their mouths that you won’t hear on a comedy stage anywhere else.
We’re very excited to bring these 2 legendary Canadian comedians to the farm. Please get your ticket ASAP as this show will SELL OUT fast. The stand-up comedy in this show may be offensive to some. So please take this as a warning if you’re not used to vulgar comedy. NO REFUNDS!
Farmhill Weddings & Events will have food available to order, so please come at 6:30p when the doors open to order your food, as we would like to have food served before 8:15p when the show starts – Musician, Chris Collins will be playing tunes while people eat and get seated for the show.
The Peterborough Petes will be one of four OHL teams to host a Professional Women’s Hockey Player’s Association (PWHPA) game in 2023. The game will be the first ever school game hosted by the Petes and will take place on February 10, 2023 at 11:00 AM at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.The game will see the top professional and Olympic women’s hockey players, including the likes of Olympic and World champion Marie-Philip Poulin, Rebecca Johnston, Blayre Turnbull, Jessie Eldridge and more, who will suit up in the first ever school day game in Peterborough. The game is a part of the PWHPA Secret Dream Gap Tour and will feature Team Harvey’s (Montreal) taking on Team Scotiabank (Calgary).
Please note that tickets are only available for Petes Season Ticket Members and school groups. To organize school tickets, email tickets@gopetesgo.com, or call 705-743-3681 ext. 6000.
The Ontario Hockey League announced today that it is partnering with the Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association (PWHPA) to bring some of the best women’s hockey talent in the world, including a total of 44 Olympians, to OHL venues in February 2023. The PWHPA Showcase presented by the OHL will feature regular season Secret® Dream Gap Tour games in Peterborough and Niagara on Friday, February 10 followed by two more in Barrie and Kitchener on Saturday, February 11. The event features Team Scotiabank, Team Harvey’s Team Sonnet and Team adidas.
“The OHL and its participating communities in Peterborough, Niagara, Barrie and Kitchener are exceptionally excited about this new partnership with the PWHPA,” said OHL Commissioner David Branch. “Some of the best women’s hockey players in the world will skate on OHL ice in February, and it’s a tremendous opportunity for the league to assist in the growth and participation in the game for women and girls in our communities.”
“We’ve been planning this collaboration with the OHL for quite some time now, so we’re excited to finally share details,” said PWHPA Operations Consultant Jayna Hefford. “Throughout the weekend, our players will have access to some of the top facilities and resources in the province that will allow our players to excel. To be able to play in four great hockey cities in one weekend will be a great experience for our players, our current fans and those who may watch women’s hockey for the first time – we’re looking forward to hitting the ice in February.”
Join us for Trails Day 2022
Get out, GET ACTIVE, and celebrate Trails with the Township of Asphodel-Norwood.
On June 15, Karen Carter-Edwards will lead a walking tour of Jackson Park. Come and explore the fascinating history of this wonderful Peterborough resource. The location began as an industrial site before it became a public park in the 1890’s. Later the site of an amusement park and then a camp for needy children, the city took over the park in the 1960’s. Discover where the gambler’s den was located, Devil’s Gap, the famous beach, and more.
NOTE: The tour meets in the upper parking lot, through the main gates off Monaghan road. It will run rain or shine, so please dress appropriately for the weather, and wear comfortable walking shoes!
Join us at ARTISANity, the best of artisan craft in Peterborough. Discover the exquisitely handmade creations from the members of Artisans Centre Peterborough. Our artisans created with perfection, experience, artistry, a love of their craft and heart. The show is boutique style but several artisans will be on hand to describe how and with what items are made. Their will be demonstrations and tours of the Artisans Centre. Find Fibre Art, Gourd Art, Woodturning, Jewelery and Pottery. Friday Hours are noon to 8 pm. Saturday hours are 9 am to 3 pm.
We invite you to listen to the sounds of our local musicians while visiting our 100+ vendor outdoor market May 1 to October 31, rain or shine in the Morrow Building parking lot. From November 1 to April 30, we are located inside the Morrow Building just south of the parking lot.
The establishment of a central market area for individual trade or sales has been a feature of societies all over the world for centuries. This trade has taken place in Peterborough for the past 190 years. This efficient method of commerce (ie. producer, direct to consumer) has gained much interest in recent years as small businesses have grown. We at the Peterborough Farmers’ Market are proud to be part of this popular phenomenon.
As producers of local food and crafts, we stress freshness, quality and value as we deal each and every week with our market patrons. Come and enjoy this traditional shopping experience.
Every Saturday from 8am – 1pm
All Year Long!
Peterborough Square Mall, 340 George St N Unit 21
We are a verified Farmers’ Market. LOCAL FOOD YOU CAN TRUST.
Come find us every Saturday to find local produce, delicious takeaway meals and goodies, and artisan wares. We look forward to seeing you there!
Jethro Tull’s Martin Barre Aqualung 50th Anniversary Tour with Original Band Member, Clive Bunker.
Introduction…
In 1969, a band of four English musicians arrived in New York and literally took America by storm. Over the next 50 years, this legendary band accumulated over 65 million record sales and a following of loyal fans that are the envy of rock bands worldwide! This band was Jethro Tull.
Aqualung, probably the most famous and celebrated of all of Jethro Tull’s albums, is now celebrating 50 years since its release in 1971. At the centre of Tull’s unique sound is guitarist Martin Barre, who is renowned for his formidable mastery of historic riffs, power chords and soaring melodic solos.
Martin is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the release of the iconic and legendary album Aqualung with a worldwide tour throughout 2021. Territories will include South America, USA, Canada and Europe.. He will be bringing a spectacular show playing the album in its entirety with his touring band The Martin Barre Band – featuring Dan Crisp on lead vocals, Alan Thomson on keyboard, and Darby Todd on drums; together with former Jethro Tull band member Clive Bunker on drums and percussion.
Martin says: “Aqualung was the album that defined Tull. Sumptuous melodies, big dynamics and power riffs galore. Acoustic met electric…and it all worked.”
The anniversary tour will be a once in a lifetime opportunity to sit back and relive this legendary album, being played in full and in sequence for the first time.
About Martin Barre:
Martin Barre was Jethro Tull’s guitarist for over 43 years. His sound and playing was a major factor in their success. Album sales have exceeded 60 million units and they continue to be played worldwide, representing an important part of classic rock history.
Martin’s guitar playing has earned him a high level of respect and recognition. His solos were voted 25th best solo ever in the USA and 20th best solo ever in the UK for his playing on ‘Aqualung’ . His playing on the album ‘Crest of a Knave’ earned him a Grammy award in 1989.
As well as numerous Jethro Tull albums, Martin has worked with many other artists including Paul McCartney, Phil Collins, Gary Moore, Joe Bonamassa and Chris Thompson and has shared the stage with such legends as Jimi Hendrix, Fleetwood Mac, Pink Floyd, and Led Zeppelin.
About Special Guest:
Clive Bunker – was the original drummer with Tull and played on Stand Up, Benefit & Aqualung he was part of the original band that stormed the USA from 1969
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Peterborough Square Courtyard and Charlotte Street between George and Water
We will be back at the Peterborough Square Courtyard starting May 3rd. Come find us every Wednesday from May-October to find local produce, delicious takeaway meals and goodies, and artisan wares. We look forward to seeing you there!
The Ennismore Shamrock Festival is a long standing tradition in the heart of Ennismore that began in 1967 as a Centennial year celebration. Join us for a day full of fun for the whole family. Enjoy ball hockey, soccer & rookie ball tournaments, bouncy castles, BBQ, petting zoo & more!
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Life drawing in nature at the beautiful Rice Lake Gallery. Drawing outdoors, from a live model, this evening life drawing session is not instructed and is open to artists with all levels of experience.
Bring your own art supplies, including easel or table and chair as needed. Email lifedrawing@hotmail.ca to register and pay.
Pop Culture Canada presents PETERBOROUGH COMICON at THE VENUE (286 George St N, Peterborough, ON).
SUNDAY, JULY 17th, 2022, 10AM – 3PM
Toys, comic books, games, sports cards, jewellery, and much more! Bring cans of food to win prizes and support local food banks!
$5 ADMISSION (Children 12 and under are free!)
www.popculturecanada.ca
The theme of this event is the SUNFLOWER — the national symbol of Ukraine and a powerful representation of the endurance, the optimism and the hope of the Ukrainian People.
Come see the items of sunflowers, jewelry, artwork, garden décor and more created and donated by artists and artisans of South Central Ontario. Take home a symbol of hope, healing and peace. All proceeds will go to GlobalGiving Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund.
The Cheesy Fromage in Lakefield is holding an event in association with the Selwyn Polarfest.
Polar Pairings is a winter wine, cheese, and craft beer festival with live music. Polar Pairings will take place on February 4th from 5-7pm. Tickets are $75, available for purchase at 25 Queen Street, Lakefield, and include food, 2 drinks, dessert, live music, and swag.
Learn more about PolarFest here.
Come out for loads of fun and create your own Inspirational Key Ring or Mini Prayer Flag. For full details and to register, please visit the Artisans Centre Peterborough website.
The Hand of Man Art & Craft Sale is presented by The Peterborough Guild of Arts & Crafts (PGAC) and is the largest and longest running yearly art and craft sale in Peterborough and the surrounding area. Because of the wide variety of handcrafted products offered for sale we are a must-see destination for people not only from the Peterborough area but for many out of town people.
The Hand of Man Art & Craft Sale is held every last full weekend in October at the Morrow Building, 155 Lansdowne St. W, Peterborough, ON
Admission $ 3.00
Children under 12 FREE with Adult
FREE Parking
Wheelchair Accessibility
http://www.thehandofman.ca/home.html
Join us as we delve into wedding traditions of the 19th century and learn about some of the origins of practices popularized then, and now. Slip on your old wedding gown or a bridesmaids’ frock and dress up for the celebration with us!
“Three Takes”, an exciting new group show featuring the art of area artists Donna Bolam, Carol Forbes and Barbara Reeves launches with an opening event at The Cheesy Fromage, Cheese Shop & Bar in Lakefield, on April 1, 4-6pm, and runs to April 29 during shop hours (Closed Sundays and Mondays)
Tempt your taste buds with the sweetest event of the year! Come out to Lang for a colourful fall celebration of apples and the harvest. See the Cider Mill in full operation. Enjoy wagon rides, live music, historic demonstrations, apple treats, games and so much more!
The Experience Presents an evening of Country Music Superstars. This show will feature a tribute to The Chicks (aka the dixie chicks) playing all the biggest hits from their illustrious career. Hill Mcgraw is a Tribute to country music’s most beloved couple Tim Mcgraw and Faith Hill. This act will cover hits from both artists as well as the couples most popular duets. This is a not to be missed high energy show for fans of country music.
eCaygeon Cruisers and the Buckhorn Community Centre – Springfest Classic Car Show. Rain Date: Sunday Jun 12, 2022. Admission by Donation. Featuring Live Band – Flashback. Food & Awards.
Discover the origins and traditions of Halloween. Featuring magic, games, fortune telling, tractor and wagon rides and more, this all-ages event is sure to get you into the Halloween spirit.
Don’t miss the solo exhibition: Laura Madera, Nocturnal Garden at the Art Gallery of Peterborough. This show has been extended until June 12, 2022.
Laura Madera’s Nocturnal Garden brings together a body of paintings in a luminous symphony, offering new ways of noticing the ephemeral coming together of light and air amplified on botanical silhouettes. She received her BFA from Emily Carr University, BC, and an MFA from the University of Guelph, ON. Her practice explores the potential of watercolour as a means to poetically investigate phenomena within a contemporary context. Madera’s studio is located in Peterborough, ON, on Treaty 20 and in the traditional territory of the Mississauga Anishinaabeg.
The Peterborough Pop Ensemble is excited to announce that our 2023 spring concert, A Century of Song, will be taking place at Market Hall on Saturday, April 22 at 7 pm! Featuring music starting from the 1920s and hitting every decade since, this concert will highlight some of the best of the Ensemble’s repertoire including jazz standards, gospel, pop, songs of WWII, motown, and so much more! With a little something for everyone, this concert is sure to have you tapping your toes, dancing, and singing along. Save the date now; we can’t wait to see you there!
Caygeon Cruisers and the Buckhorn Community Centre present Tuesday night Cruise Night. Every Tuesday 5:00 p.m. – Dusk. May 17 – Sep 27, 2022. Buckhorn Community Centre – 1782 Lakehurt Rd, Buckhorn. Free Event. Food and 50/50 draw.
This Christmas market offers a fine selection of unique bits and baubles, handmade gifts, and festive decorations to satisfy all your holiday shopping needs.
Get into the merriment of the season with a traditional Pioneer Christmas. Join along in a carol sing, tour the village by wagon ride, meet Father Christmas and learn about the origins or Christmas traditions we celebrate today. On Sunday, witness a live nativity by the Keene United Church. Delighting the sights, sounds and smells of the holiday season with us!
Lakefield Farmers’ Market is located in the town of Lakefield, in the heart of the beautiful Kawarthas. Overlooking the Trent-Severn Waterway, and steps away from Isabel Morris Park, the Lakefield Marina, the Lakefield Millenium Trail, and Queen St., the Market is accessible by car, boat or on foot. Our market brings together many local farmers who produce food from the surrounding fertile countryside, a wealth of talented artisans who showcase the creativity of our community, and a variety of interesting prepared food vendors who use locally grown produce in the delicacies they serve.
The Lakefield Farmers’ Market is open every Thursday from 9am – 1pm in the parking lot behind the arena and next to Isabel Morris Park in Lakefield.
Plan to visit your regular vendors: McLean Berry Farm, Garden Hill, Buns & Sweets, Jen’s Home Baking, Molly’s Jam Cupboard, Gramma Needled It, La Mesita, Pilitteri Estates, Jess’ Kitchen, Leahy Stock Farm, Wagner Maple Products, Otonabee Apiary and Yellow House Bees, Lyle Collins Woodworking Designs, Madrigal Gardens and Sara’s Plant Seedlings Plant Stand.
New this year to the Lakefield Farmers’ Market: Indian River Kunekune Farm (Beef, Pork & Lamb), Ontario Cheese Union (local artisanal cheeses), Bobcaygeon Brewery (Craft Beers), Bittersweet Botanicals & Friends (Digestive and cocktail bitters, Teas, Tinctures, Elderberry syrup, Cocktail syrups, Fire cider and more), The Back 40 (Hot sauces and pickled products).
Vendor contact information is on the website www.lakefieldfarmersmarket.net
Featuring fibre vendors from across Ontario! Come out for shopping, exhibits, demonstrations, and everything related to fibre arts!
Enjoy a hearty Downton Abbey-themed ploughman’s lunch at Hutchison House. The menu features Cornish pasties, three types of cheese, rustic bread, chutney, pickled onions, boiled eggs, and a dessert of apple crisp with custard. Please note that there will be no tours of the museum available at this event. Advance registration is required, so don’t miss out! Phone the museum at 705-743-9710 or email info@hutchisonhouse.ca to reserve your spot. Advance registration closes end-of-day on Wednesday, April 27th.
Enjoy the best barbecue in Peterborough at the 17th Annual Kawartha Rotary Ribfest. Join us for a fun-filled weekend of lip smackin’ food, great music and entertainment, and loads of family fun!
July 7th, 8th and 9th at Millennium Park in Peterborough. Free admission and entertainment!
You don’t want to miss out on any of the fun!
All of the funds raised at the Kawartha Rotary RibFest go to support humanitarian projects locally and internationally. Sponsored by Rotary Club of Peterborough Kawartha, so come on out and enjoy helping others!
Presented in conjunction with the DBIA.
IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE – Multi-Award Winning artist, sean beaver performs at the 2nd Annual NIFF held inside the Nozhem First People’s Performance Theatre on the East Bank of the Trent University campus in the Enwayaang Building, at the 2nd Annual Nogojiwanong Indigenous Fringe Festival 2022, and is 1 of the 12 outstanding talents that will be appearing. The variety of entertainment at this year’s festival ceremonially begins on Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21st and runs through till June 26. sean beaver is a multi-award-winning performer who is an independent Indigenous techno/electronic solo artist based in Calgary, AB, Canada who originally hails from the Driftpile Cree Nation in Treaty 8 Territory and shares his gifts with select Pow Wow elements, percussion, and vocal chants added throughout his high-energy hybrid performance of live loops and originally produced music, sounding a cross between Teenage Mutants, Chemical Brothers, and Richie Hawtin. sean beaver was a key member of the hip-hop sensation group REDDNATION from 2002 to 2013, and after the group’s retirement, he wanted to get back to his roots as he returned to work on original music and released 6 albums. 1st original solo album, Project Axiom in 2013, which won Best Instrumental CD at Aboriginal People’s Choice Awards. In 2014, his 2nd album was unleashed, entitled TORN, which won Best Instrumental CD at the 2015 Indigenous Music Awards. His 3rd album, NYD, was nominated for Best Instrumental Album 2017 Indigenous Music Awards. 4th album, Electric Turtle Dreams, was released in 2020, with a nomination for Rap/Hip-Hop-Electronica Album of The Year at the 2021 Summer Solstice Indigenous Music Awards. Album #5, The Remixes, was released in September 2021. Album #6, ‘the releases i never speak of’ was released in October 2021 with Album #7, Tipiskaw Pisim, is currently in final production and is set to release in April 2023. Currently just released 2 NEW singles: We Miss You (Sean Beaver Remix) and Exotic Nature.
Nogojiwanong Indigenous Fringe Festival (NIFF) is a member of the Canadian Association of Fringe Festivals (CAFF) for independent performers in theatre, dance, music, and comedy and this year’s NIFF features a full week of presenting the perfect opportunity to support the world’s 2nd and only Indigenous Fringe Festival happening right here in Nogojiwanong Peterborough, with a stellar lineup of performances from a variety of local and Canadian Indigenous artists. The focus will be on entertainment, mentorship, collaborative learning, knowledge while sharing, skill development, and exploring workshops that focus on playwriting, direction, storytelling, performance, and community with experienced teaching artists. The NIFF Knowledge Sharing Project participants have a long history of work in Nogojiwanong with extensive experience and are committed to providing a space for people to experience and embrace the arts and community with an extensive commitment to the development and transmittal of cultural knowledge and creative practice that advances the artistic development of participating Fringe artists. This display increases the capacity of participating arts groups, improves the representation of Indigenous artists in the Fringe movement, and beyond, connects artists and Elders with developing artists and arts practices, and promotes Indigenous performing arts in the Nogojiwanong region.
Hurry, don’t delay get your sean beaver Nozhem First Peoples Performance Theatre performance tickets today by visiting Showplace Box Office website in May as sean beaver will be performing on Friday, June 24 at 7 pm, Saturday, June 25 at 2:30 pm; Saturday, June 25 at 10 pm Late Night Dance Party. and on Sunday June 26 at the closing ceremony at 8 pm
YOU CAN STAY IN TUNE with sean beaver by visiting his social platforms. https://seanbeaver.com https://www.facebook.com/seanbeavermusic https://www.instagram.com/seanbeaver/ Tweets by djhooligan https://www.youtube.com/c/seanbeavermusic NEW – We Miss You https://open.spotify.com/track/6vRSm6WOo1DAwS2y6ayh6L?si=4OaUi1yiSbCF-SkAJ3Ps3Q&utm_source=copy-link&nd=1
NEW – Exotic Nature https://open.spotify.com/track/15mS8r9RmBMlhjmDLpvdmz?si=F4qoicDWT5-n0tGXK6DSow&utm_source=copy-link&nd=1 https://open.spotify.com/album/7iZK83IpQsHKqqcP1CV5WT
https://music.apple.com/ca/album/the-remixes/1586491619 https://www.twitch.tv/seanbeavermusic
For more details on this festival – visit https://indigenousfringefest.ca/
Ukrainian-Canadian comedy legend Luba Goy, familiar to CBC viewers across the country as part of the famous Royal Canadian Air Farce, joins the Peterborough Symphony Orchestra on May 28 as host for a “Concert of Surprises.” This will be the first concert with a full-sized orchestra since the PSO made its return to live performance in February of this year and Music Director Michael Newnham looks forward to filling the concert hall with great orchestral sound on a selection of beloved pieces of music. With the addition of Ms. Goy’s trademark wit and humour, this concert promises many pleasant surprises indeed.
“A Concert of Surprises” takes place at Showplace Performance Centre, Peterborough – Saturday May 28 at 2:30 pm and 7:30 pm
Please Note: Masks are required throughout the event.
With Special Guest Reeny Smith
With an inherent and candid ability to break down the barrier between performer and audience while “leading the vanguard of East Coast hip hop” (Chronicle Herald), Classified is one of Canada’s most respected and successful rap artists, producers, and songwriters. To date, he has released 18 studio albums and joined forces with some of the world’s most prominent Hip Hop artists including Snoop Dogg, Raekwon, Royce da 5’9, DJ Premier, Joe Budden, Brother Ali, Maestro Fresh Wes, and many more. His self-titled 2013 release debuted at No. 1 on the Canadian Nielsen Soundscan Chart, has sold over 1 million singles, and is certified 2x Platinum. Additionally, the album boasts two Top 10 singles including the 5x Platinum “Inner Ninja” featuring David Myles and the Platinum-certified “3 Foot Tall”.
As one of the most influential hip-hop artists in Canada with over 200 million streams globally, the multiple JUNO Award winner hosted the 2014 JUNO Awards and has a combined 24 nominations and 8 wins between the MuchMusic Video Awards, JUNO Awards, and East Coast Music Awards. In November of 2019, Classified teamed up with hip-hop legend Choclair for the collaborative track and video – “Hurt Everybody” which celebrated their collective success in the world of Canadian hip-hop for more than 20 years. In 2022, Classified will offer fans a stripped-down, acoustic take on some of his biggest and most celebrated hits over the past 20 years.
Come help the Peterborough Pop Ensemble celebrate 20 years of singing with tunes from their first days as a group to their most recent selections. The show promises to have a little something for everyone including songs from ABBA and music from the 1970s. We are also excited to have our pit band performing with us including Barry Haggarty, Andrew Affleck, Sean Hully, Kyle Monahan, and Justin Hiscox.
Millbrook Business Improvement Area Kick Off to Summer Event – June 4, 2022. Kids zone, Food Trucks, Giveaways, Raffles, Live Entertainment, Adult Garden Area, Craft Vendors
Bring the world home this holiday season!
Ten Thousand Villages products are handcrafted by artisans in marginalized communities around the world. Your gift supports talented makers who earn a stable income from their craft. Shop handmade products, and support sustainable and fair-trade artisans. Also, 15% of every purchase made at the Ten Thousand Villages pop-up goes back into Gzowski College’s scholarships! Pop up any at the Ernest and Florence Gathering Space anytime between 11 am to 5 pm, on Tuesday, December 6th or Wednesday, December 7th.
This year Queen Elizabeth II celebrates an historic reign of 70 years on the throne. In honor of this historic event, Hutchison House volunteers are hosting a special Garden Tea on the terrace of Hutchison House. Dress in your Sunday best and enjoy a special afternoon tea on the terrace of assorted savories and desserts inspired by the Queen. Members of the Hutchison House Garden Committee will be on hand for special tours of the gardens. Staff will be on hand for complimentary tours of the museum. The event is $25 per person and registration is required. Seating is limited so be sure to book quickly! For more information or to book your seat please call the museum office at 705-743-9710.
Please register by May 25th at the latest.
The museum continues to take a cautious approach to opening during the sixth wave of the pandemic and masks are still required for entry into the building. Please see our website for all updated information on the COVID protocols still in place at the museum or call the museum office with any questions or concerns.
During the season, ZimArt hosts a month long exhibition celebrating the work of the visiting artist. Tapiwa Mapuranga, this year’s artist-in-residence, will be featured in Stories in Stone, an exhibition focused on his work.
Opening night of the exhibition will feature live Zimbabwean music by Nhapitapi from 2-5pm. On weekends during the exhibition a selection of hand-made Zimbabwean crafts and other items will be on sale with all proceeds going to, ZimKids Community Support, a Canadian not-for-profit supporting grassroots projects in Zimbabwe.
Many visitors to the Rice Lake series return year after year. Our guest book is overflowing with compliments about the extraordinary beauty of the work, the skill and creativity of the artists, the emotional power of this indigenous art and the inspirational natural setting in which they are displayed.
Do you love richly coloured, geometric quilt designs? Have you ever wondered how the sewer creates such sharp points and accurate piecing?
English Paper Piecing (EPP) is the answer and whether you are an experienced sewer or a complete beginner, this workshop will introduce you to a highly accessible approach to designing and piecing your own patchwork projects.
In keeping with the traditional hand tool approach to stone carving shared by visiting Shona artists at Rice Lake Gallery, we are pleased to offer two workshops led by experienced art educator, Miriam Davidson. Miriam will guide you through the entire EPP process, even if you are a novice sewer. If you are an experienced quilter, you may enjoy leaving your machine behind to be inspired by the beauty of nature and the magnificent stone sculptures at the gallery. All you require for this workshop is curiosity, patience and a pair of scissors..
The community is invited to attend a free public event at Trent University that celebrates the stunning collection of sculptures on the Symons campus, some of which are designated by Heritage Canada as of national significance. The Public Sculpture Initiative celebration will include presentations from artists David James (Portal) and André Fournelle (La Porte d’Or), as well as Dr. Jessica Becking, principal of Otonabee College. Following the presentations, participants will be invited to join a walking tour to see 11 sculptures including the nationally significant pieces: This Column Ends by artist Shayne Dark, a bronze bust of former Trent chancellor and author Margaret Laurence by artist Almuth Lütkenhaus, and two stunning pieces entitled Portal by David James ’68.
Get creative at our Thursday morning summer workshops! Each week we will focus on a different crafting or historic cooking activity. Suitable for children ages 6 to 12. Please make sure to bring a peanut-free snack to the workshop. Advance registration is required. Please call 705-743-9710 or email info@hutchisonhouse.ca to register. $20 per child.
The Peterborough Century 21 Lakers made history by winning their fourth consecutive Canadian Mann Cup Championship in 2022, solidifying their position as one of the greatest teams in the history of Major Series Lacrosse.
As the 2023 Major Series Lacrosse season approaches, the Lakers are looking to build on their success and continue their championship reign. The 2023 season will of the opportunity to witness the Lakers’ quest for a fifth consecutive Mann Cup Championship, as well as all the exciting action and entertainment that Major Series Lacrosse has to offer. This year’s quest for the “Drive for 5” will be a thrilling journey that fans won’t want to miss.
Adult – Regular Bowl $20.20, Club $24.70Senior 65+ – Regular Bowl $15.70, Club $19.70Student – Regular Bowl $12.70, Club $17.20Child – Regular Bowl $7.70, Club $12.20Restaurant – $15.20Note: tickets are subject to applicable fees
Celebrating 43 years, the award winning Buckhorn Festival of the Arts has a time-honoured reputation for curating a gallery-quality fine art festival that appeals to a broad range of art enthusiasts and collectors. The Buckhorn Festival of the Arts is an weekend long annual event that celebrates art, local cuisine and musical talent.
The Festival is proud to showcase an Amateur Art Competition, Youth Art Display and an interactive Art Activity Zone for all participating Festival patrons to enjoy. The intent of the Art Activity Zone is to nurture artistic creativity by providing a variety of interactive art activities for children and adults to freely explore and experience an expression of their limitless imaginations.
Experience a weekend of art, music, food and great company at the 2022 Buckhorn Festival of The Arts.
Taking place at The Buckhorn Community Centre, festival visitors have the chance to admire beautiful works of art while surrounded by the natural beauty of Buckhorn. With over 70 artists specializing in many different mediums, there is something for everyone at The Buckhorn Festival of The Arts!
The 2022 Buckhorn Festival of The Arts will take place in person at The Buckhorn Community Centre on Saturday, August 13th, 2022 from 10am to 5pm & Sunday, August 14th, 2022 from 10am to 4pm
https://www.buckhornartfestival.ca/
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Join us March 25th for a day long celebration jammed packed with retro fun!
Hosted at our Innovation Lab (649 The Parkway, Peterborough), we will be opening our entire space up! Offering live music from local musicians playing the best of the 80s, new beer releases, limited edition casks, delicious local eats, arcade machines and for the first time ever…tours!
The Sound of Silence, Mrs. Robinson, Graceland, Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes, Slip Slidin’ Away. Remember those tunes? There will be plenty more musical memories when the Peterborough Singers present Paul Simon’s greatest hits from his solo career and his early days with Art Garfunkel. Join Syd Birrell, local celebrity Beau Dixon, and a smokin’ band headed by saxophonist and arranger Steve McCracken. Tickets $35 available through our website only. No tickets sold at the door. Sponsored by TD Bank and David Goyette.
Jolly Holly-Days Market! Saturday Dec 3rd at the Peterborough Legion. We have an amazing lineup of vendors with an array of items, there’s surely going to be something for everyone on your Christmas list! Free admission. Drop in between 10am-3pm before venturing to the Peterborough parade that starts at 4:45pm Find all the detail here: https://fb.me/e/2spCEjWJ6
Spanning 9 days registered anglers will have the chance to hook into 3,000 stocked Trout at the Peterborough Lift Lock. There are 500 tagged fish for prizes for youth, 4 grand prizes, 20 early bird draws, and sponsored tagged fish for cash prizes for anglers of all ages — over $25,000 in prizes!!
Bluebird Encounter is a ten-minute monologue, blending poetry and prose, adapted by Madeleine Brown from the writings of poet and biographer Molly Peacock. Inspired by and staged in Michèle Karch-Ackerman’s solo exhibition, Ghost Seamstress, at the Art Gallery of Peterborough. The performance is followed by a conversation with Molly Peacock, Michèle Karch-Ackerman, Karthy Chin and Madeleine Brown (moderator).
Event Type: Theatrical Performance, Moderated Conversation, Book Signing. This event is open to the public and free to attend.
Sunday, June 18 ~ 10 am to 4 pm
Enjoy the Kawarthas’ original tractor show featuring power equipment displays, tractor games, vintage farm trucks, tractor and wagon rides, a tractor parade through the Village and more!
COST: $15 adults, $10 students and seniors (60+), $7 children and youth 5 to 14, free for children under 5, $40 for family pass (2 adults and up to 4 children and youth)
Join us is the main gallery on Sunday, June 5 from 11am to 12pm for an artist talk with Michèle Karch-Ackerman on her solo exhibition, Ghost Seamstress.
Michèle Karch-Ackerman is a nationally recognized contemporary artist whose installations are known for inspiring viewers with their provocative and touching subject matter. For over thirty years her artistic practice has involved the devotional act of sewing clothing. Karch-Ackerman is an installation artist drawn to domestic, traditionally feminine, work: embroidery, needlepoint, knitting, dress and doll-making. Her work considers the dead, the forgotten, the and the hurting.
This event is open to the public and free to attend.
Events Include: – Opening Reception, Lakefield Legion – Self Guided Tour of Historic Lakefield – Sidewalk Sale, Queen Street – Golf Tournament, Katchiwano Golf & Country Club – Memorial Stone & Bench Installation to Moses & Nellie Marsden and the Michi Saagig People – Dance feat. the band ‘Gravy’, Lakefield Community Centre – Classic Car Show, Isabel Morris Park
And much more!
For more info on this event, please contact: lakefieldhomecoming@gmail.com
The Peterborough Home & Cottage Show is the PREMIER Marketing Showplace. The Peterborough Home & Cottage Show has been in existence for 42 years, and was originally known as the Kawartha Home & Sportsman Show. It started at the Kinsman Centre and the show moved to the The Healthy Planet Arena after it was built, and has consistently attracted thousands of visitors each year.
Peterborough’s original – and STILL the largest – true Home Show is located east of Toronto and west of Ottawa, featuring over 160+ Home Show Exhibitors!
Friday, March 31, 2023 • 4:00pm – 8:00pm Saturday, April 1, 2023 • 10:00am – 5:00pm Sunday April 2, 2023 • 10:00am – 4:00pm
Jimmy Carr:Terribly Funny
Friday June 2, 2023 at 7:30PM
Gates open at 6:15PM (subject to change)
Due to overwhelming demand, Just For Laughs has announced that additional cities have been added for UK comedy superstar Jimmy Carr with his new show Jimmy Carr: Terribly Funny. A household name in UK television and star of the UK’s most streamed Netflix comedy special of 2021, His Dark Material, Jimmy, will make his first appearance in Peterborough, ON on June 2, 2023 at Peterborough Memorial Centre as part of his national Terribly Funny tour.
Jimmy’s show contains jokes about all kinds of terrible things. Terrible things that might have affected you or people you know and love. But they’re just jokes – they are not the terrible things. Having political correctness at a comedy show is like having health and safety at a rodeo. Now you’ve been warned, buy a ticket.
Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online, over the phone at 705-743-3561, or in person at the Grant Thornton Box Office. The Box Office is open for in person sales on Wednesdays to Fridays from 9:30AM to 5:00PM.
Prices range from $45.50* – $65.50** All ticket prices are subject to applicable fees and taxes. Prices are subject to change.Please see our seating map for this event
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30 years ago this year GreenUP was created! GreenUP’s early roots in 1992 began in citizen-lead awareness-raising projects and in cooperation between different community organizations. We are proud of those roots and we stay true to them with strong resident engagement programs and partnerships with many organizations.
Over the past three decades, GreenUP has been recognized as a model for supporting meaningful on-the-ground action, both nationally and internationally, and other communities have followed our example by developing similar organizations.
On August 11 from 4-7pm, GreenUP will celebrate its birthday with a public event at Ecology Park.
The celebrations will start at 4pm with family-friendly programming.
At 5:30 short remarks will be shared recognizing donors, supporters, and partners.
Refreshments and light dinner will follow, and family-friendly programming will continue to 7pm.
Monster Spectacular, Canada’s sports and entertainment spectacle – mixing the thrills and spills of motorsports, showmanship and the ultimate fan experience into incredible, action-packed live shows roars into the Peterborough Memorial Centre on June 18th, 2023.
Excited in anticipation of sold out shows across the country, fans will get the opportunity to see some of the biggest, baddest monster trucks on the circuit. The adrenaline will be pumping as the drivers compete in high octane side by side racing, freestyle competitions and unique driver skill contests.
Monster Spectacular electrifies fans with breathtaking stunts and the awesome power of the world’s most popular monster trucks, including Overkill Evolution, Black Stallion and more!
Joining this year’s lineup of monster trucks will also be fast, family-friendly events such as lawnmower races. Plus the heart pumping excitement of a Motocross backflip!
Visit the Monster Spectacular page for more information and to buy tickets
Tickets start at $36.30 for children (12 and under) and $44.30 for adults*. * All ticket prices are subject to applicable fees and taxes. Prices are subject to change.truck
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COVID-related restrictions may be in effect depending on the status of the pandemic. All participants must respect the choices and space of other participants, volunteers, and staff. Poor behaviour will not be tolerated.
🛰 Join us for the closing weekend of Space to Spoon, on loan from the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum.
👨👩👧👦 This family-friendly event will included extended exhibition hours and themed crafts and demonstrations.
🎞 Later in the evening, you’ll have a chance to see the film of the summer – “Minions: The Rise of Gru” which will be projected onto the Heritage Pavilion!
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. • Extended exhibition hours for Space to Spoon, complete with interactives & touchscreens • Make-your-own Space Station with craft supplies – You’re only limited by your own imagination! • Rocket-themed demonstrations – get inspired to make your own at home
7:30 to 9:00 p.m. • Concession stand hosted by Couture Candy PTBO • Peterborough Astronomical Association on-site providing demonstrations and night-sky education • Outdoor screening of “Minions: The Rise of Gru”
🌤 Dress for the weather, and bring your own chairs, blankets & bug spray 🎟 A suggested donation of $10 per family or group is recommended for this event. We look forward to seeing you at this fun-filled family drop-in! ☎️ For more information, call the Peterborough Museum & Archives at 705-743-5180
The act of making garments by hand, one by one, each time with a wearer in mind, is an act of devotion. When the intended is no longer living, this may seem an impractical gift. What it does, is hold space for their imagined lives, a place in which to put the energies of grief and hope. Each stitch is a reverential gesture; an offering; a product of care. The threads of Ghost Seamstress wind through histories, literature, domesticity, nostalgia, and labour to consider the lives of women and girls.
Michèle Karch-Ackerman is a nationally recognized contemporary artist whose installations are known for inspiring viewers with their provocative and touching subject matter. For over thirty years her artistic practice has involved the devotional act of sewing clothing. Karch-Ackerman is an installation artist drawn to domestic, traditionally feminine, work: embroidery, needlepoint, knitting, dress and doll-making. Her work considers the dead, the forgotten, and the hurting.
Calling all history buffs! Do you love visiting museums? Do you want to go behind the scenes at the home of one of Peterborough’s first doctors? Get a taste of what it’s like to work at a historic house museum. Design your own mini exhibits, get a behind-the-scenes tour of the museum, and learn how to handle artifacts. Ideal for youth ages 13 to 17. Advance registration is required. Call 705-743-9710 or email info@hutchisonhouse.ca to book your spot.
Make sure to bring:
-an object of your choosing -indoor shoes -a peanut-free snack
On December 10 the Peterborough Symphony Orchestra returns to the Showplace stage with a beloved local tradition, our Holiday Concert.
A delight for the whole family, this concert is a great way to get into the holiday spirit. We have really missed sharing this with the community over the last few years, and are thrilled to once again be able to gather together to celebrate the season.
PSO Music Director Michael Newnham says,
“Our Holiday concerts are very special. Geared to the entire family, we find a way of mixing the traditional with the popular. It’s a way of celebrating the season through sparkling, melodic and upbeat music anywhere from Tchaikovsky and the “Waltz King” Johann Strauss, to brilliant pop arrangements of familiar tunes and carols. You will hear the entire PSO in all its sumptuous glory.
This year, we are extremely fortunate to be joined by one of Canada’s vocal treasures, baritone James Westman. Mr. Westman’s career has taken him to opera houses and orchestras around the world, where he has made huge connections with audiences.
This will be a concert you and your family will not want to miss.”
More information is available at www.thepso.org
All performances are at 7:30 pm and take place at Showplace Performance Centre, Peterborough
Tickets available at www.showplace.org.
For more information, please contact: Lee Bolton, General Manager
Peterborough Symphony Orchestra 705-742-1992
admin@thepso.org
SPARK Photo Festival is a month-long celebration of photography and the artists, dreamers, innovators, storytellers, professionals and enthusiasts behind the camera lens.
The 2022 Festival brings 26 new exhibits in 22 venues and the art of more than 100 photographers to the City of Peterborough, Peterborough County, Lindsay and Fenelon Falls. Photography exhibits are installed in public venues, and are all free to visit.
The exhibits feature different photography styles and subjects , captured by students, amateurs, hobbyists and professionals – some exhibiting for the very first time with others as seasoned professionals who have exhibited in every Festival since 2013.
Visit individual exhibits, group and community organization exhibits and the SPARK exhibits. The SPARK Showcase: Peterborough Then & Now is a collection historical images from around Peterborough County from our museum partners matched with current captures of those very same locations by local photographers. The Monochrome Themed Juried Exhibit features the Top 25 monochrome images as selected by our professional jury from the submissions from photographers across Ontario.
Whether it’s in a shop, library, office window or a restaurant, the SPARK photography exhibits are brightening up Peterborough and the Kawarthas for the month of April.
Together with Kawartha Downs Events we will bring an action packed show which includes, figure 8 racing, stock trucks, windshield compacts and 2 man teams full size V8. Watch as these stock, from the factory, compact cars smash and crash into each other until the final car is crowned the winner. The stock trucks put on a show seeing them bend and twist to look like bananas!
The two man team V8 cars will manoeuvre and jockey for position to come out on top and take home the championship. Figure 8 racing will thrill you with their daring dash through the centre to complete their laps in record time!
There are activities for all ages, power wheels competition for kids 4-9, pit party to meet the drivers and live music to entertain the audience.
We look forward to welcoming you back to Kawartha Downs Events for the Kawartha Smackdown.
Don’t miss it on June 17, 2023!
Come join us for Christmas celebrations and fun at Charlea’s Riverside Gardens! There will be Christmas workshops, Christmas trees for sale, a makers market, food trucks and beverages, live music and more! Food Competitions every Saturday and Santa visits every Sunday! This event will run every Thursday-Sunday starting Nov 12 and ending Dec 11!
The Peterborough-Kawarthas region is rich with talented artists practicing across a range of styles and mediums. From Stoney Lake to Keene, the annual Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour offers the public a chance to view art in the working spaces of artists.
The Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour is self-driven, and admission is free. More information at: agp.on.ca/kast/
The season of Yule, originally a twelve-day festival marking the winter solstice and celebrated by northern European peoples, has given us many traditions we still share worldwide at Christmas: the tree, wreaths, feasting, and gathering with family and friends to celebrate a significant event in the year. Of course, music is a significant part of any celebration. This season of emergence from dark, difficult times into the light, of giving and receiving, of love and family, has inspired many writers and composers for over a thousand years. The Peterborough Singers continue their tradition of initiating the season with various choral selections, along with the mighty organ and brass, and with a chance, for you to sing along and get into the spirit of Yuletide Cheer!
With guests ‘Venabrass’ brass quintet. Tickets are $35 for adults and $10 for students. Tickets are available at the door or on our website www.peterboroughsingers.com
This seasonal market brings together farmers offering locally grown food, talented artisans providing crafts & entertainment and food vendors who used locally grown produce in the delicacies they serve.
The market provides locals a fun, friendly atmosphere. It is a great place to mingle, enjoy music, try a variety of foods and shop for local produce.
July 2nd to September 3rd
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Scottish Tea, served on the terrace in the period garden or indoors in inclement weather, includes fresh baked scones, preserves, whipped cream, oatcakes, and tea, lemonade or iced tea. Complimentary tours of the 1840s restored stone house are included with the teas.
Drop-ins are welcome, but reservations are recommended.
Nogojiwanong Indigenous Fringe Festival (NIFF) is an unjuried, uncensored festival for independent Indigenous performers in theatre, dance, music and comedy. Participants send in applications, are chosen by lottery and are free to create and perform what they wish. Performers receive 100% of the box office proceeds. NIFF is proud to be a member of the Canadian Association of Fringe Festivals.
NIFF opens with ceremony on June 21 and continues with public performances from June 22-26. With more than 40 performances by nine companies, these will be a busy five days at the East Bank campus of Trent University. Performances are planned indoors at Nozhem First Peoples Performance Space and outdoors in spaces around the Enwayaang building. Each show is no more than 60 minutes in length, all tickets are $10 with all proceeds going directly to performers and tickets will be available through the Showplace box office starting in May.
Big Wreck is coming to Peterborough with El Niven and The Alibi! Tickets are 80% sold out, get yours now: https://bit.ly/BigWreck-Peterborough
This is a 19+ event
THE BOWIE LIVES: A Bowie Spectacular is ready to ROCK on September 17th, 2022, at 8 pm returning to Peterborough’s Market Hall Performing Arts Centre. $37.oo tickets are on sale now at: boxoffice@markethall.org. 705 749 1146 https://tickets.markethall.org/eventperformances.asp?evt=196
It’s been over two years since the pandemic and The Bowie Lives sold out the Market Hall performance on January 10th, 2020, and they are excited to resume touring and return to Market Hall on Sept. 17, 2022!
“5 Stars! Unbelievable!” says Richard Crouse, Host of CTV PopLife.
“By far, the best & coolest Bowie Tribute I’ve seen!” says Sam Grosso, Cadillac Productions, Toronto Ontario.
They’re talking about “The Bowie Lives” Canada’s most sensational Bowie Spectacular! Michael Bell is an award-winning vocalist who channels the sound and styles of David Bowie, and with the help of an all-star band, venue, and costumes to capture the imagination of fans young and old.
The love of Bowie began as a teen and then, later on, Michael created his first theatrical production called “ChangesAllBowie” which toured the “A circuit” in the ’80s. He hung up his “Ziggy” in the early ’90s and never imagined professionally performing Bowie again! However, after David’s untimely death on January 10, 2016, his calling returned, as did the industry interest. Contacting long-time musical director Michael Beauclerc, they began auditioning players to fill out a band capable of performing some of rock’s most challenging material. The Bowie Lives bring all the hits to the stage spanning 4 decades deep from Space Oddity to Lazarus, and everything in between.
The Bowie Lives, pre-show includes the Bowie Bazaar; collectibles bought and sold, put on Bowie make-up and costume props to help you get your Bowie on plus photo opportunities and so much more!
Come in costume dressed as your favorite David Bowie persona! Fun for all ages.
Michael is also the subject of an upcoming documentary film Being David Bowie slated for release in 2022.
Put on your red shoes and dance the blues!
For more information visit www.thebowielives.com
The literal translation of Mashiach or messiah is “anointed”. Anointing is a ritual of consecrating something or someone with holy oil. For many, the ritual of attending our annual performance of The Messiah is a way to embrace and absorb the sacred story of the birth, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. For others, the ritual creates a sacred space for the solo human voice, for inspired choruses, for the sounds and the ancient words of a 280-year-old tradition. For others who may attend The Messiah for the first time, we hope that you will be blessed by the energy, poignancy, and glory of this music.
The Peterborough Singers present a 280-year-old tradition of inspired choruses and solo voices. With special guests Shannon McCracken (soprano), Martina Myskohlid (mezzo), Jacob Abrahamse (tenor), Alex Halliday (bass), Ian Sadler (organ), Paul Otway and Doug Sutherland (trumpets). Directed by Syd Birrell. Tickets are available at the door. Masks are required at this concert.
Generously sponsored by Westland Insurance.
The Mavericks, the eclectic rock and country group known for crisscrossing musical boundaries with abandon, has gone through three distinct phases since it was founded in Miami in 1989. An initial period of heady success marked by big hits and critical acclaim in the ‘90s. A long hiatus starting 2003 when the musicians each went their own way. And finally, a triumphant reunion in 2012 which held long enough for them to recently celebrate the band’s 30th anniversary. Now, The Mavericks have ushered in the fourth phase of their evolution with the #1Billboard debut of their first-ever, all Spanish album, En Español, released on the band’s own Mono Mundo label. Although all 12 tracks are in Spanish, as the title suggests, the collection represents a diversity of musical styles and cultural traditions, from tender boleros to brassy mariachi to reimagined Afro-Cuban classics. Seven of the tunes are familiar gems drawn from the vast Latin American songbook, while five are originals written or co-written by Malo. Like the band’s entire body of music, this one album cannot be boxed into a single category. The songs are as diverse as Latin America itself, and as cohesive as the ideal of the American melting pot. To season this rich musical paella, The Mavericks add their signature country/rock/Tex-Mex
Come buy beautiful, locally handcrafted treasures and meet their creators. Visit the lovely Silver Bean Café by the lake for a delicious, nutritious snack then head to the market! The Artisan Fair is a nonprofit resource that supports local artisans.
Join the Art Gallery of Peterborough on Saturday, December 10 to launch their first digital publication!
Documenting Brad Copping’s 2016 exhibition: Setting afloat on a river in spate, this digital publication offers a dynamic experience with image, video, audio as well as writing by Spencer J. Harrison and AGP Curator, Fynn Leitch.
Celebrate the launch at the Art Gallery of Peterborough with a casual panel discussion about the project while exploring the digital site.
Refreshments will be served in the Gallery Shop.
Starring Aaron Solomon as Johnny and Dave LaFlame as the Big “O”.
Great music and black attire weren’t the only things that Johnny and Roy had in common. In real life they were best friends and their families lived right next door to one another.
Master vocalists and musicians Aaron and Dave perform all the hits that made them famous in this wonderful highly entertaining tribute.
“I Walk the Line”, “Pretty Woman”, “Ring of Fire”, “Crying”, “Folsom Prison Blues”, “Only the Lonely”, plus many others are just a few of the songs you will hear.
In addition, the two performers will share stories and events from Johnny & Roy’s lives as friends and musical collaborators.
Also, to add to the enjoyment, an added performer, Kathy Thompson, will duet with both Aaron and Dave. Always an audience pleaser!
To sum it up, this not to be missed show is one you need to mark on your calendar.
Tickets are only $47 per person including HST. Hope to see you there for this very special evening!
After two years trapped in a crystal cave by the evil Dr. Zed… The Millbrook Zucchini Festival is back!! (and it wants to even the score) Millbrook Zucchini Festival 2022 Zuperhero Mashup!! Sunday, September 11, 2022 12:30 to 4 pm
Along with the undeniably exciting Zucchini Boat Races in Baxter Creek, we will be offering prizes for the best Zuperhero Zucchini Decorating, and a host of Zuperhero themed activities, utilizing the other-worldly powers of the Great Green One itself! Stay tuned, same Zuke time, same Zuke channel for more information as it comes available.
Gather your friends for an unforgettable night out with hilarious entertainment and great prizes! Ms. Madge Enthat and Miss. Divalicious take the stage at Delta Bingo Peterborough to host our Drag Bingo & Comedy Show! LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE.
Tickets: $40* (includes cost of Bingo package) Date: Friday, June 24, 2022 Time: Doors open at 5pm. Show starts at 7pm. Address: Delta Bingo & Gaming, 1019 Clonsilla Ave, Peterborough, ON K9J 8B9 Don’t forget to arrive early to grab a bite from our Red7 Eatery and dance it out with our DJ. Bar opens at 5pm. Seat reservations are not accepted. Outside food & beverages are not permitted. Previous events have SOLD OUT so don’t wait to purchase your tickets!
*Plus applicable fees. All guests must be 18+ for entry and 19+ to be served alcohol. Guests must be able to present Government Issued Identification. Tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE.
Have you been missing outdoor summer concerts and great BBQ? We are excited to be able to offer both on July 27! Come experience live music and great BBQ on the boardwalk at Elmhirst’s Resort, overlooking Rice Lake.
LIVE at Elmhirst’s will feature local musician Melissa Payne along with Chef Jeff’s delicious BBQ. Dinner seating at 6:00pm and music starts at 7:00.
Meals will be served family style.
For complete details, menu, and to book your dinner reservation, please visit Elmhirst Resort’s website.
Artspace Peterborough is excited to present Manar Moursi: The Loudspeaker and the Tower, organized and circulated by Trinity Square Video and SAVAC.
Through an immersive environment constructed of coloured lights, megaphones, masks, videos and sculptures, Toronto-and Boston-based artist, designer, and architect Manar Moursi presents a multitude of considerations to the viewer: What if singular patriarchal voices of religious sermons were interpreted through mime and dance? How would neon lights adorning mosque minarets look as sculptural objects? How do residents of Cairo challenge authoritative architectures and urban master plans, whilst creating new meanings for public space and land use? By that token, what shapes can we abstract from these biographical networks of the megalopolis?
Using the mosque as its starting point, The Loudspeaker and the Tower examines the apparatus of the minaret as a vertical symbol of power and as a horizontal multiplier of official and unsanctioned narratives. Moursi’s installation revolves around a set of associated characters — residents of once agricultural lands, mosque custodians, imams, architects, artists, and a parrot — to further understand the radical complexities of these structures.
The exhibit is organized and circulated by Trinity Square Video and SAVAC with support from Ontario Arts Council.
Join us for Lakefield Homecoming! A weekend to celebrate the Village of Lakefield, and bring the past and present together. All are welcome to join in the festivities August 5-7, 2022.
Events Include: – Opening Reception – Self Guided Tour – Sidewalk Sale – Golf Tournament – Memorial Stone & Bench Installation to Moses & Nellie Marsden and the Michi Saagig People – Dance feat. the band ‘Gravy’ – Classic Car Show – And much more!
Visit the Lakefield Homecoming Facebook page for more details on these events.
The Apsley Autumn Studio Tour is renowned for the quality of the artists working in a variety of disciplines. Located in the North Kawarthas, many of the studios are tucked away in beautiful, scenic locations where our local artists and guests present new and exciting works created specifically for this annual event.
From the molten heat of the glass furnaces to the cool, smooth feel of carved stone and all points in between, our self-guided tour is a wonderful opportunity to meet the artists in person.
This year’s tour includes 12 studio locations presenting 29 artists and artisans whose work encompasses a wide spectrum within the disciplines of painting, jewellery, glass art, sculpture, fabric art, pottery, felting, and metalwork.
Immerse yourself in a weekend of interesting and engaging art set against a backdrop of beautiful fall colour. Come for a day or for the weekend; stay in local accommodation and enjoy a leisurely tour of our countryside and a warm welcome at our studios.
After much critical success from last summer’s performance of Freedom Cabaret: The Spirit and Legacy of Black Music, Beau Dixon with the sponsorship from Music Performance Trust Fund and support from Peterborough BIA brings an exciting and intimate show exploring the triumphant sounds of blues, gospel, reggae, soul, jazz and the influence African American music had on western civilization during the Freedom Movement and civil rights era. Narrated through song and text, you’ll hear the works of musicians, poets and activists such as Martin Luther King Jr., Stevie Wonder, James Baldwin, Harry Belafonte, Langston Hughes, Duke Ellington, Maya Angelou and many others. Join us in Peterborough Square as we celebrate the history of Black music presented by some of Canada’s most talented singers and musicians.
Join your host Kelsey Watts (Certified Yoga Instructor) from Worthy Truth Wellness (worthytruthwellness.ca) for an aromatic, relaxing yoga class in Rocky Meadows Lavender Field every Tuesday to Friday, 11am to 12pm during the month of July, while the lavender is in bloom. To attend, please go to rockymeadowslavender.ca and book your space. Please bring your own mat and water to drink.
The Kawartha Craft Beer Festival, presented by Bobcaygeon Brewing Company, is pleased to announce the 6th anniversary of the Festival, taking place Saturday June 3, 2023. This year’s one-day event will be held at Del Crary Park next to Peterborough’s beautiful Little Lake on June 3 from 11am-11pm featuring Ontario Craft Breweries, Cideries, food vendors, and live music throughout the day.
Come join the Peterborough Astronomical Association (PAA) on Friday, August 12th to view the annual Perseid Meteor Shower, high on top of Armour Hill (Ashburnham Memorial Park), starting at 9:00 p.m. until the wee hours of the 13th. As always, this event is free and open to the public and fun for all ages. One night of the year worth staying up for…what better way to spend a Friday night! Although optical aids are not needed or recommended for the meteor shower, members of the PAA will have telescopes set up to view other wonders of the night sky. Weather and Covid-19 Restrictions permitting; Catch a glimpse of Saturn as it will be visible in the early evening after sunset, along with many star clusters and galaxies will be visible as the evening progresses. There will also be a near Full Moon the whole night, which will unfortunately washout some of the night sky, so only the brightest Perseid Meteors will be visible.
The PAA will use the entire parking lot on top of the hill. To promote safety for the members and the public, the top of Armour Hill will be closed to vehicular traffic. Parking will be available in the lower lot, opposite the Peterborough Museum and Archives. Come dressed and prepared to spend time outside.
Covid-19 protocols will be in place to safeguard the public and PAA volunteers.
See you there and keep looking up!
This is a weather and Covid-19 dependent event. If the skies are cloudy & precipitating or Covid-19 restrictions dictate, the event will be canceled that evening. Please check the PAA website for the status, the day of this event.
Get Back in the Boat on June 11th, 2022! Dragon Boat Races, Vendor Village, Kids Fun Zone, Beer Garden and much more! Participate, come shopping, play games or enjoy some time in our Thirsty Dragon! Peterborough’s Dragon Boat Festival has been a community staple event for over 20 years. We’ve had the same goal since day one: to make sure that women and men from across our region have access to the tests and treatments that could save their lives, right here in our community.
Everyone participating in the Festival has a story – a way in which their own life, or the life of a friend, colleague or loved one has been touched by breast cancer or cancer – we encourage everyone to get involved, whether it be as a volunteer, a sponsor or a participant.
That’s why we raise money to help fund world-class breast and other cancer screening, diagnosis and treatment at Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC).
To date, the Festival had raised more than $3.7 million!
We’re beyond excited to #GetBackInTheBoat and see you at our 21st Festival on June 11, 2022!
The BonaCHORDS and Jubilaires will present their “Song Salad and Sixties Salt” musical concert on Sunday, May 1 at Murray Street Baptist Church (Peterborough) at 2:30.
Please join the choristers for an enjoyable afternoon of song as they highlight memorable tunes from the past.
Tickets can be purchased from the singers or at the door for $20. Children under the age of 12 are admitted free.
Any and all Peterborough Public Health Guidelines will be followed.
Saturday, August 12 ~ 7 pm to 10 pm
Tour the village by the soft glow of lantern light and experience the charm of Village life after dark.
Calling all history buffs! Do you love visiting museums? Do you want to go behind the scenes at the home of one of Peterborough’s first doctors? At Hutchison House Museum’s Young Curator Camp get a taste of what it’s like to work at a historic house museum. Design your own mini exhibits, get a behind-the-scenes tour of the museum, and learn how to handle artifacts. Ideal for youth ages 13 to 17. Advance registration is required. Call 705-743-9710 or email info@hutchisonhouse.ca to book your spot.
Celebrations continue this summer for Kawartha Downs’ 50th Anniversary! Next up is the Kawartha Downs FUNFAIR September 9, 10 and 11! Family fun for all! Kids under 3 FREE!!!!
Local performers rise together in story and song in support of The Peterborough Theatre Guild. With over 2 years of empty stages and seats, it is time to fill ours up with a little music and a lot of heart. Please join us on June 16th and 17th as we breathe life into our beloved building. The Heart of The Song is directed and produced by Kate Suhr.
Performers: Linda Kash, Shay Burd, Indigo Chesser, Stephen Cullen, Lisa Devan, Dan Duran, Brian MacDonald, Beth McMaster, Marsala Lukianchuk, Wayne Robinson, Jane Werger, Gillian Wilson, Julia Leahy, Clare Leahy and Kate Suhr Musicians: Curtis Cronkwright, Justin Hiscox, Sam Quinn, Saskia Tomkins Stage Managers: Ellen Lueck and Seanon Yip Choy Sound Design: Alan Stanley Lighting Design: Andy Duncan
To purchase tickets, click here: https://peterboroughtheatreguild.com/
The next Lakefield Literary Festival will take place on July 14 and 15, 2023 in the beautiful Bryan Jones Theatre at Lakefield College School. We will be returning to the festival’s original core elements. Two authors will be presented on Friday evening; the Children’s Tent will offer its popular program on Saturday morning at Lakefield’s downtown Cenotaph Park; two authors will be presented on Saturday afternoon; and a headlining author will be presented on Saturday evening.
The festival will be presenting two authors on Friday evening, two authors on Saturday afternoon, and a headlining author on Saturday evening, with participating authors to be announced. Admission to individual events will be $35, or $90 for a pass to all the events. In addition, the children’s tent will return to Lakefield’s downtown Cenotaph Park to offer its popular Saturday morning program.
Capable Con is a family-friendly ComiCon-style event that opens the conversation about disability and creates community with those living with disabilities. Join us for a fun day of arts and crafts, educational activities, interactiveticket games, entertainment, and giveaways! Admission and participation are free!
Meet the Capable Crew! Six everyday superheroes who live with limited vision or hearing loss, move around in a wheelchair, use a guide dog or a prosthetic…and even have a hidden disability. Pick out your favourite and take a photo with your new hero!
Try out the virtual reality and in-person Time In My Shoes (TiMS) programs that simulate performing everyday tasks with limited vision, hearing, and mobility. Food, merch, and vendors will all be present with items for sale and stories to tell.
Rock in the New Year at Live Shiny New Year’s with the stellar act Live Shiny Tunes as they delight with the hits of the ’90s at Dr. J’s BBQ and Brews at 282 Alymer St N in downtown Peterborough with festivities starting at 9 pm and $20 tickets on sale now at http://www.eventbrite.com/e/live-shiny-new-years-tickets-471197714047
Come dance the night away to the musical stylings and vocal brilliance of Peterborough songbird SJ Riley, award-winning Yamaha celebrity percussion clinician extraordinaire Michael Beauclerc, and the introspective delights of brother McManus, Devon on guitar and Dawson on bass. A night of stellar proportions, hurry don’t delay grab your tickets today!
First Friday Peterborough is a downtown monthly art crawl that allows you to experience the city’s art, music, and food scene, while supporting local artists, people watching, and taking in some city sights all at once. FFPTBO is dedicated to showcasing the immense artistic and musical talent in the Peterborough community. The art crawl is a self-guided tour of downtown galleries, studios, shops, and cafés that takes place on the first Friday of every month, between the hours of 6pm-11pm*
The First Friday Art crawl provides a welcoming energy and encourages everyone to come and enjoy the multifaceted creative culture of downtown. Each of the gallery, studio, and shop owners go out of their way to ensure the vibe is light, friendly, and completely unpretentious.
The event is family friendly + inclusive.
*Note: some venues may have varied hours. Please check monthly listing.
First Friday is proudly organized by a group of local artists, stakeholders in the arts community, and local arts-based business owners.
Try your hand at making a 13 inch wreath of fresh lavender from Rocky Meadows Lavender! Rocky Meadows Lavender supply the grape vine wreath form, the flowers and ribbon necessary for your creation.
Join us at Rocky Meadows Lavender for a fun workshop making your own fresh lavender wreath. All materials provided. To reserve a spot, go to rockymeadowslavender.ca to book.
Peterborough Folk Festival returns to our home in Nicholls Oval Park for the weekend of August 20 & 21, 2022. This family-friendly festival includes four stages of incredible live music, Children’s Village, Cameron’s Pavilion, food vendors, Artisan Village and more. Admission is free with donations appreciated.
Jez Looks invites you to an epic night of artistic expression. Performances by local drag performers, professional and tantalizing burlesque performances by the famous Miss Paige, wandering aerial performances, and fashion runway show showcasing the latest trends from local designers. Local vendor market will be open for the duration of the event. In celebration of Jez Looks Beauty Studio Anniversary and Re-Launch join us for this incredible event of artistic mastery!
Are you looking for some laid-back fun? Come to Hutchison House on Fridays in the summer for Games Day. During this drop-in program, play board, parlour, and outdoor games in a historic house. Browse our games library, relax, and enjoy. Regular admission price applies. Refreshments will be served.
Lavender wands are a favourite for crafters. Lavender wands were fashioned in Victorian times for scenting drawers or cabinets. Rocky Meadows Lavender will provide you with the fresh lavender and ribbon necessary to make your creation. (or bring your favourite ribbon!) Make 1-3 wands. (Smudge wands can also be an option)
Join us at Rocky Meadows Lavender for a fun workshop making your own fresh lavender wand or smudge stick. All materials provided. To reserve a spot, go to rockymeadowslavender.ca to book .
Bring the music scene to Peterborough! Local-based hip-hop and R&B show entitled ‘Live From The Borough’ at the Gordon Best Theatre. Music spun by DJ Frost with live performances by local musicians: Dee, Roch, Zillah, Donny G, Chuck Nasty, Young Pheonix and Forest Gumption. To show appreciation to those who support the local arts community, we will be doing giveaways which will encourage shopping at local businesses. Thanks to official sponsors: Black’s Distillery, Bluestreak Records, Copper Spoons, Griffin’s Greenhouses, Haven Brewing Co, Henry’s Barbershop, Malt Productions and RTA.
Join us at Rocky Meadows Lavender for a fun workshop painting a glass vase. All materials provided. To reserve a spot, go to rockymeadowslavender.ca to book .
Hosted by Karen Feeley from “Mad About Plaid” (local artist) Bring yourself and a couple friends to create something beautiful to hold your flowers! Glass vase and paints provided by Karen. Event will be held 2 days- Sat July 23 and Sun July 24 from 1pm- 2:30 Also receive a $5.00 voucher to be used in Rocky Meadows shop on the same day!
GATES OPEN -3PM RABBIT SHOW ANTIQUE TRACTORS FOOD TRUCKS VENDOR SALE GARDEN TRACTOR PULL- 4PM LAMB SHOW MEGA FIREWORKS DISPLAY AT DUSK
TRUCK & TRACTOR PULL! 7PM
Our most fundamental questions—about how to exist in this world we share, and how best to love the people we love—so often keep us awake at the end of the day, at a loss for answers. From the plaintive opening notes of David Myles’ It’s Only a Little Loneliness, the New Brunswick-based songwriter testifies that he’s no exception: “I could try to explain what goes on in my brain, but I’d have to pretend that I knew,” he sings on “Certain.” On his introspective 15th studio album, Myles establishes himself as a seeker—of paths, of new sonic expressions, of God. Concrete answers, however, elude him the same as they elude the rest of us. All of that seeking reveals one clear conclusion, though: we are bound to each other. “But it’s late at night, and I’m reaching for the light,” he continues over soft, arpeggiated guitar on the album’s opening track. “And I want to spend my whole life with you.”
“It’s the kind of thing you say to yourself when you’re feeling a bit down: ‘It’s only a little loneliness,’” Myles says about the album’s title on a drive through northern New Brunswick. “But then at the same time, you know—it’s actually quite a big thing. It’s overwhelming. You try to tell yourself it’s not a big deal but it feels quite fundamental. And you realize, ‘I need people. I need a community. I need my friends. I need my family.”
“The Cottage” in Havelock is turning 7!! To celebrate we are opening up the grounds to local vendors, face painting, Fresh 100 & Yummy Beavertails.
The Lakefield Jazz Art Craft Festival invites you, your friends and family to come to a breezy day of outdoor summer living beside Lakefield’s scenic Otonabee River, to enjoy a wide variety of Jazz music, colourful works for sale by artisans and crafters, local food and beverage vendors!
Be prepared to view and buy some creative works created by 20+ artisans and crafters on display at the Lakefield Jazz, Art & Craft Festival. Jewelry, oil and watercolour paintings, wood carvings, stained glass creations & more! For your enjoyment, you will find several local food venders providing the event participants with an assortment of delicious local food items. Also, be sure to enjoy a refreshingly cold beverage on a hot summer day! There will be alcoholic and non-alcoholic choices available.
The Ontario 55+ Summer Games is a celebration of active living. Hosted annually, alternating between Winter and Summer, the Games bring together people 55 years of age or older for competition and camaraderie. The Games Ontario Program is operated under the Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries as part of its efforts to support amateur sport, physical activity, and community development in the province. The Ontario 55+ Games are delivered in partnership with the Ontario Senior Games Association.
The 2022 Peterborough Ontario 55+ Summer Games are supported by the Ontario Government through its Games Ontario program. This program delivers and supports multi-sport events, including the Ontario Winter and Summer Games for youth, the Ontario 55+ Winter and Summer Games and the Ontario Parasport Games.
Brew Kombucha with the Seasoned Spoon and The Food Shop!
Kombucha has been a popular drink due to its simple and affordable ingredients, which blend and ferment to create a delicious, healthy beverage – like pop but full of digestive enzymes fantastic for your gut health!
At this workshop, we will learn how to brew and care for this tasty, living drink. You will go home with a jar of brew and the kombucha scoby so you can prepare it on your own and share it with your friends.
Belly of the Beast Kombucha has been brewed in Peterborough since 2016. Now situated at the Food Shop the kombucha continues to be crafted in small batches. The Food Shop is committed to the local food system and sourcing ingredients ethically. They offer a rotation of core and seasonally inspired kombucha in their store at 374 Water St., as well as right here at the Seasoned Spoon!
Workshop is $5 and registration on Eventbrite is required.
Email spoonvolunteers@gmail.com for more information.
Come out July 6th, 2022 for a night of live music featuring Rick Fines, at the beautiful venue of ZimArt’s Rice Lake Gallery!
Date: Wednesday, July 6 (Rain date Thursday, July 7) 6 p.m. til 8 p.m.
Guest Soloists: Leslie Fagan – soprano | Laura Pudwell – mezzo soprano | Ernesto Ramirez – tenor | Jonathan Liebich – bass Accompanied by: Ian Sadler on the organ, and a full 12 piece brass section
From the composer of Aïda, La Traviata, and Rigoletto comes a monumental work that is every bit as tuneful, dramatic, and full of rhythmic intensity as those operas. It features an amazing cast of four renowned Canadian soloists, a double choir, and the ‘orchestra’ of Ian Sadler at the pipe organ who will be joined by 12 brass players. Giuseppe Verdi follows the same liturgical text as Mozart, Fauré, and Duruflé, and his Requiem stands out as one of the most-performed pieces of the choral repertoire. Come and feel the fury and terror of Dies Irae (Day of wrath), experience the thrilling and energetic Sanctus (Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of Hosts), be drawn into the pulsing sorrow of Lacrymosa (Weeping), and be reassured by the vindication of Libera me (Deliver me).
Showtime is 90 minutes, no intermission. Sponsored by TD Bank.
Join Village Dental Centre in the Village of Lakefield for our annual BBQ! August 17th from 12 to 2. Enjoy free food, cold drinks, a raffle and live entertainment. Everyone is welcome!
Join us in the historic village as car enthusiasts from across Ontario showcase their antique & classic cars and vintage motorcycles with over 50 trophies to be won. Enjoy historic demonstrations, live music, wagon rides and more!
Do you love richly coloured, geometric quilt designs? Have you ever wondered how the sewer creates such sharp points and accurate piecing? English Paper Piecing (EPP) is the answer and whether you are an experienced sewer or a complete beginner, this workshop will introduce you to a highly accessible approach to designing and piecing your own patchwork projects.
For more information visit ZimArt Rice Lake Gallery’s website – http://zimart.ca/english-paper-piecing-workshop/
Your relatives, friends, and colleagues will be wowed by the beautiful and uncommon handmade gifts you buy for them from 30 Craft Market!
This January/February you have the exciting opportunity to attend the Peterborough Theatre Guild’s production of The Crucible, written by Arthur Miller. A 1953 Tony award-winning best play; an ode to courage and conscience; a rebuke of lying and tyranny; a tender love story; a cautionary tale.
Miller, one of America’s most celebrated playwrights, used the historical Salem, Massachusetts’ witch trials as an analogy for the political turmoil of his time, when the House Un-American Activities Committee held its infamous Communist “witch” hunts. However, this compelling drama still resonates in our social/political climate today. Bringing it closer to our time, you will see it set in the 1930’s on the Guild’s stage.
The Crucible is directed by Jane Werger, produced by Linda Conway and Elaine Orgill, and brought to life by an 18-member cast. Show dates are Jan. 20, 21, 22M / 26, 27, 28, 29M / Feb. 2, 3, 4. Tickets are available on line – peterboroughtheatreguild.com – or by calling the box office ( 705 745-4211).
Get ready for a poutine feast in Peterborough! Join us for a weekend filled with mouth-watering poutines and exciting family-friendly activities. Bring the kids and enjoy games and a bucket of mini donuts, and more while you indulge in Canada’s iconic dish. With entertainment for the whole family, including live music and performances, there’s something for everyone at this not-to-be-missed event. Don’t wait, come and join the fun!
See the best artisan work of Peterborough and the Kawarthas. Find exquisitely hand craft gifts for all your seasonal needs. All items are made by members of the Artisans Centre Peterborough with artistry and a bit of their heart. Choose from a huge selection of items including pottery, woodturning, weaving, fabric goods, gourd art, jewelry and so much more! Find great hand-made décor, art pieces, and gifts. Free admission. A fundraising event in support of the Artisans Centre Peterborough.
Join us on March 17th and 18th, 2023 for a night of Murder and Mystery at Hutchinson House Museum. Participants will inhabit a historical time period where Hutchinson and Fleming were more than names! Solve an enchanting mystery where no one can be trusted and everyone has a motive.
The event runs Friday, March 17th from 6 pm to 8 pm, and Saturday, March 18th from 1 pm to 3 pm. The event is for adults aged 17 and older, and tickets are $20 dollars. For questions and to reserve tickets please call 705-743-9710 or email info@hutchisonhouse.ca. Please leave an email to contact you with further information. Reservations close on March 13, 2023 at 5pm.
A public pub talk by Dr. Erin Dunlop from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. The talk is titled: Lake whitefish in the Great Lakes: How ecosystem changes are causing declines of this highly valued fish.
Saturday, January 7 • 8 PM
Always entertaining and definitely unique, the Mudmen are a blast of Celtic energy whose members are known to be characters both on and off the stage. Enjoy an all-ages evening of Celtic music & stories from Canada’s Celtic Rock Warriors. First discovered in 1993 as the Campbell Brothers Sandy & Rob signed a record deal with EMI Records changing their name to Mudmen in 1998.
Mudmen have had music featured on Xbox and PlayStation video games, NBC’S television show The Black Donnelly’s, WWE Wrestling, 6 Don Cherry Rock’em Sock’em hockey dvd’s, HBO’S Shameless, HNIC Coach’s , 6 music videos on Much Music reaching #19 on the Edge Radio countdown.
In 2008 local Sandy & Rob Campbell performed on the new Hockey Night in Canada hockey anthem produced by Rock Icon Bob Rock where Ron MacLean said televised “Mudmen we love’em”. This led to many opportunities including a 3-month tour with Johnny Reid where The Campbell Brothers were featured on his dvd,his PBS special with a performance at the Canadian Country Music Awards.
Career highlight’s include meeting & performing for the Queen, performing at the televised Edmonton Oilers Calgary Flames home opening ceremonies, a performance at the 84 Edmonton Oilers Stanley cup re-union televised, 7 Grey Cup fan-fests,3 memorial Cups, a guest performance on Bob & Doug Mackenzie’s TWO FOUR CBC anniversary special, the Leaf Bruins game, 3 Briers, 12 Canada’s walk of fame ceremonies, opening up for ZZ Top, The Guess Who, Kim Mitchell, The Irish Rovers, Gord Bamford, Dean Brody to name a few.
With 10 CDs, over 3000 shows to date, festivals and concert performance in 7 countries Mudmen are building a Legion of fans from young to old. Sandy Campbell, Robby Campbell, Colin Amey, Jordon Brosseau, Alex Showdra and Andy Gingerich believe that nice guys can finish first while enjoying life and what you do translating to audiences.
Mudmen roll into Peterborough Saturday January 7th you won’t want to miss this show. Come out and support indie bands,your local concert hall and local music! For more information on Mudmen visit www.mudmen.ca
At 7pm on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 the Peterborough Pop Ensemble will be presenting Christmas Is at Emmanuel United Church; a celebration of the season including some of the Ensemble’s favourite Christmas music and some sing-along Christmas standards to get everyone involved. Featuring incredible special guests UnBellievable and the Electric City Singers, this is one Christmas concert you won’t want to miss! Donations for tickets will be accepted at the door, as well as non-perishable food items for the local food bank. We hope to see you there to share the joy and blessings of the season.
This month’s First Friday Peterborough art crawl, taking place on December 2, provides a wealth of opportunities to find unique locally made artwork for everyone on your gift list this holiday season while also supporting local artists. art organizations, and locally owned small businesses.
The free, self-guided, family-friendly art crawl takes place at various galleries, businesses, venues, and artist studios, with most exhibits located in the downtown core — including several at the Commerce Building at 129 1/2 Hunter Street West — and running from 6 to 10 p.m.
December’s art crawl also includes a fine art and craft show just across the Hunter Street Bridge in East City. “8 at the Guild” takes place from 3 to 9 p.m. at the Peterborough Theatre Guild (364 Rogers St.)
Also new to First Friday Peterborough this December is an outdoor winter market running from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Commerce Building Square (29 1/2 Hunter St. W.). The market features poetry, live music, hot beverages and treats, and artworks and gifts. Vendors include Kit Coffee, Jeff Macklin of Jackson Creek Press, Third Circle Ceramics, Cheek, Juli Sage, Bethany Davis, Miguel Hernandez Autorino, and Marcia Watt.
Here are some of the other shows and exhibits taking place during First Friday Peterborough
Toronto’s premier international dance festival returns to Peterborough for playful celebration of contemporary dance, circus, and juggling, set to live music. Fall for Dance North (FFDN), in partnership with Public Energy Performing Arts, presents the return of its striking outdoor performance series, Heirloom, at the Peterborough Square courtyard (340 George St. N.) at 4pm on Sept. 25, 2022. Full of whimsical and genre-blending choreography by Montréal’s visionary multidisciplinary artists Zack Martel and Santiago Rivera, this year’s full-length program, In Blue Rooms, features a fusion of juggling, contemporary circus, dance and object manipulation, set to a creative arrangement of familiar compositions from The Royal Conservatory musicians Daniel Hamin Go (cello), Michael Bridge (accordion) and Brad Cherwin (clarinet).
“Fall for Dance North is thrilled to be returning for its second annual presentation of Heirloom, in partnership with Public Energy Performing Arts,” says Ilter Ibrahimof, Artistic Director of Fall for Dance North. “What was born out of creative necessity in 2021, due to indoor gathering restrictions dictated by the global pandemic, grew into an inspirational and acclaimed outdoor performance series that we are all incredibly proud to be a part of. We are overjoyed to return with a new highly imaginative, full-length performance that promises to delight the senses in a beautiful new outdoor space in downtown Peterborough.”
You can also reserve tickets by email or phone (no credit card required). Please email your request to admin@publicenergy.ca or call 705-745-1788.
EVERY BRILLIANT THING is a life-affirming story of holding onto hope in the face of crisis. After a sold-out run in Peterborough that closed just before the pandemic, EVERY BRILLIANT THING returns with its message of hope more poignant now than ever. With humour and warmth, Stratford actor Steve Ross is simply remarkable in the lead role, a man who reflects back on his family life, his encounters with depression, and how he’s found a way to keep going in difficult times.
A perfect play for our times, EVERY BRILLIANT THING is a much-needed reminder of all the little things that make life worth living. Join us for a unique theatre experience!
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“Possibly the best thing I’ve seen in Peterborough. Intimate and soulful, powerful and perfectly cast.” – Cam Taylor, Nerve Media
“Steve’s performance truly is brilliant. Don’t miss it!” – Susan Quinlan, Peterborough & Kawarthas Economic Development
“Filled to the brim with joy…beautiful, heart-wrenching, and very funny.” —Time Out London
“Every Brilliant Thing is evidence, which we may need, that life matters, and that theatre matters.” —Fuse
Trigger Warning: Contains themes of suicide. Recommended audience: 14+
Looking for a fun activity for this upcoming PA Day? Back by popular demand Hutchison House Museum will host its Fun with Slime Day Camp on April 28th, 2023 from 9:30-12pm. Children will decorate their own slime containers and make two different types of fun slime. Cost per child is $25. Children are required to bring their own peanut free snack. Registration is required. This workshop is appropriate for children ages 6-12. For more information or to register a child please contact the museum at 705-743-9710.
Peterborough if you love the music of KEITH URBAN, GARTH BROOKS, and ZAC BROWN – you’re going to love this tribute concert!
This is North America’s #1 country music tribute show featuring the music of Keith Urban, Garth Brooks, and the Zac Brown Band. Each singer will perform a string of hits from the featured artist, complete with authentic costume changes.
Tuesday, January 10, 2023, At 7:30 PM (Doors Open At 7:00 PM)
Showplace Performance Centre- 290 George St N, Peterborough
More importantly, this show is in support of Crime Stoppers Peterborough-Northumberland. Crime Stopper’s mandate is to assist the police in solving crimes; thereby making communities and schools safer. The program encourages members of the community to call anonymously with information that assists in solving or preventing crimes. For this information, cash rewards are offered to anonymous callers when their information assists the police in recovering stolen property, seizing illegal drugs or when an arrest is made. Crime Stoppers has been serving the community since 1987.
Bring your friends, enjoy the show and support an incredible local charity.
Join us in the historic village as car enthusiasts from across Ontario showcase their antique & classic cars and vintage motorcycles with over 25 trophies to be won. Enjoy historic demonstrations, a huge antique bicycle display, live music, wagon rides and more!
Join us for a night of laughs at the Gordon Best Theatre!
Featuring Headliner Nigel Grinstead:
Nigel Grinstead’s laid back charm and absurd takes on life have earned him the reputation of being one of the most imaginative comics in Canada. He jumpstarted his career with consecutive victories in high-profile competition, receiving the Tim Sim’s Encouragement Fund for his win at Cream of Comedy 2013, placing first in the 2014 Toronto Comedy Brawl, as well as taking home first place at the Homegrown competition at Montreal’s Just For Laughs Festival: an annual contest recognizing the strongest upcoming Canadian talent. His most recent victory came in the form of $10,000 at the 2018 Brantford Comedy Festival. All of this momentum granted him the opportunity to perform in festivals all across the country including the Cottage Country Comedy Festival, Sudbury’s LOL Festival, and NXNE. Above all, Nigel has had the distinct honor of taping three sets at Just For Laughs to air on The Comedy Network, as well as two sets for CBC Television at the Halifax Comedy Festival. He was also a two-time finalist in Sirius XM’s Top Comic competition and has performed at renowned venues such as Massey Hall and the Queen Elizabeth Theater.
+ Allie Perase (Just for Laughs, CBC’s New Wave of Comedy, Writer for Letterkenny) Peter Saran (The Comedy Lab) & Host Ben McKay (Edinburgh Fringe Festival)
Doors 7pm – Show 8pm 19+
Join your two favourite princesses for an afternoon of storytelling and sing along! A perfect family outing, that kids of all ages will enjoy. Little ones are encouraged to dress as the favourite character.
Come and enjoy a tour of the museum as it is decorated for the holiday season and learn how the Hutchison family would have celebrated this time of year with our Victorian Christmas for Kids event on Saturday December 17 from 12pm to 4pm. There will be timed entry with a maximum of 15 visitors per time slot. Children can make a holiday craft, enjoy some festive treats and participate in several safe Christmas activities. Masks are required while touring the museum and high touch surfaces are cleaned between visitors. Admission is $8 per person, children under 5 are free. Register in advance to ensure a spot. For more information or to reserve your time slot please contact the museum office at 705-743-9710 or email us at info@hutchisonhouse.ca.
Tempt your taste buds with the sweetest event of the year! Come out to Lang for a colourful fall celebration of apples and the harvest. See the Cider Mill in full operation, enjoy wagon rides, live music, historic demonstrations, apple treats, games and so much more!
The Volunteers of Hutchison House Museum are hosting an elegant Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea on Sunday May 14th, starting at 2:00pm to celebrate this special occasion. A light lunch of delicious savories, sweets and tea will be served in the historic Keeping Room by firelight. Tickets for the event are $25 each and pre-registration is required as seating is limited. Please register by May 11th at 5pm. For more information or to reserve your seat please contact the museum office at 705-743-9710.
The Ennismore Shamrock Festival is a long standing tradition in the heart of Ennismore that began in 1967 as a Centennial year celebration.
Join us for a day full of fun for the whole family. Enjoy ball hockey, soccer & rookie ball tournaments, bouncy castles, BBQ, petting zoo & more!
The Ennismore Shamrock Festival is free-of-charge. Entrance to the Craft Show will be $2.00/person
Events Beginning at 8:00AM
Events Beginning at 10:00AM
One of the biggest changes to the Hutchison House event line up is our popular annual Hogmanay event. Unfortunately despite several options presented, a variety of factors, including ongoing road construction, will once again prevent us from hosting our annual Hogmanay event in person. However, even if you can’t celebrate Hogmanay with us here at the museum, we would like to bring it to you. Hutchison House volunteers will be creating Hogmany meals-to-go with much of the food that we would normally serve here on January first. You must pre-order your meals by December 28, 2022. Meals will be available for curbside pick-up between 12pm and 2pm on January 1, 2023. Meals are $20 and will include: a Scotch egg, tatters and neeps, oatcakes, cheese, a sample of potted salmon, shortbread and clootie dumpling. For an extra $5 you can also get a piece of Haggis. For more information or to order a Hogmanay meal to go please contact the museum at 705-743-9710 or info@hutchisonhouse.ca.
Join your Host, local drag queen: Just Janis and her guests, Pepper Maché, Cira Flexion, Adelyn Vain and DJ AWYEAH! In your BEST low- rise jeans and Von Dutch hats, as we dance the 90s AWAY!
Canada’s most celebrated musicians and songwriters Randy Bachman and Burton Cummings have announced a new date in their cross-Canada reunion tour entitled, Together Again, Live In Concert. Bachman and Cummings will perform at Peterborough Memorial Centre in Peterborough, Ontario on Sunday, July 17, 2022. Together Again, Live In Concert sees Bachman and Cummings sharing the stage for the first time in over a decade, and will celebrate the music of The Guess Who, Bachman Turner Overdrive and Burton Cummings. Randy Bachman and Burton Cummings have written some of the greatest songs of the last 50 years. Together theirs is undoubtedly the Great Canadian Songbook.
Tickets are on sale starting Thursday, April 14th at 10:00 AM online, over the phone at 705-743-3561 on weekdays from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM, or in person at the Grant Thornton Box Office. The Box Office is open for in person sales on Wednesdays to Fridays from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM. For accessible seats, please call the Grant Thornton Box Office at 705-743-3561.Prices range from $59.50* to $119.50*. *All ticket prices are subject to applicable fees and taxes. Prices are subject to change.
Friday & Saturday, October 27 & 28 ~ 6 pm to 9 pm each night
Discover the origins and traditions of Halloween. Featuring games, fortune telling, tractor and wagon rides and more, this all-ages event is sure to get you into the Halloween spirit.
THE BOWIE LIVES: Canada’s Most Spectacular Tribute to David Bowie performs in Peterborough on October 21, 2023, at 8PM. Showplace Performance Centre at 290 George St N. TICKETS: On Sale Now https://secure1.tixhub.com/showplace/online/b_otix.asp?cboPerformances=96&cboEvent=72 The Bowie Lives is excited to be returning to Peterborough once again!
So what is “The Bowie Lives?” Perhaps this email from an audience member best sums it up… “Saw the show last night in Midland and was blown away. Was a little apprehensive at first as I have been a Bowie fan since I was a teen and I was concerned the band may not do the songs justice. I was overwhelmingly thrilled at what I heard and saw, from the first note I was hooked. The biggest takeaway is you can tell the lead singer is truly a devoted fan himself. Loved the way you honored David Bowie. Hope to see you in Collingwood!”
The industry thinks so too… “5 Stars! Unbelievable! I could have watched them for two more hours!” says Richard Crouse, Host of CTV PopLife.
“By far, the best & coolest Bowie Tribute I’ve seen!” says Sam Grosso, Cadillac Productions.
“As close as it gets!” says MusikMirage.com
They’re all talking about the “The Bowie Lives” Canada’s most Spectacular Tribute to David Bowie! Michael Bell is an award-winning vocalist who channels the sound and styles of David Bowie, and with the help of an all-star band, multi-media, theatre, and costumes, he has captured the imagination of fans young and old.
Michael discovered Bowie as a teen and performed songs with a number of his early bands. By the 80’s his first theatrical production “ChangesAllBowie” toured the “A circuit” before hanging up his “Ziggy” in the early ’90s. Decades passed. After David’s untimely death on January 10, 2016, Michael’s calling returned; his calling to honor the man who helped shape his life. Together with musical director Michael Beauclerc, they began auditioning players to fill out a band capable of performing some of Rock’s most challenging material. The Bowie Lives bring all the hits to the stage, from Space Oddity to Lazarus, and everything in between.
The Bowie Lives PRE-SHOW includes the Bowie Bazaar; T-shirts, collectibles, LP’s and DVDs, and more.
Come dressed as your favorite David Bowie persona, or wear your favorite swag and be rewarded! Don’t forget to grab a button!
Michael is also the subject of an upcoming documentary film “Being David Bowie” and an upcoming web series “The Bowie Lives.”
For more information: thebowielives.com or follow their community on Twitter/Instagran/Facebook.com/thebowielives
Watch the latest stinger on YouTube! youtu.be/GcjjUehwk7E
705-742-7469 or boxoffice@showplace.orgg
Buckhorn Community Centre’s version of Oktoberfest features an authentic fresh schnitzel buffet, a casino, beer tasting and all-night dancing to Nightlife DJ. Cash bar. Doors open at 6 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. and the casino/dance at 8:30 p.m. A fundraiser for Buckhorn Community Centre
June 27 is Canadian Multiculturalism Day. It is a day to celebrate the contributions of the diverse cultures that make up our home on Turtle Island, Canada. The day was first commemorated in 2003.
From June 20 to 27, the New Canadians Centre (NCC) will be organising the first Canadian Multiculturalism Festival in Nogojiwanong-Peterborough. Each year, the NCC supports over 1000 clients hailing from over 100 countries and speaking more than 70 different languages. Each of them brings unique customs, music, dance, food, sports, and stories contributing to a vibrant community.
We invite you to join us for a week of programming that tells a story of our multicultural Peterborough through performance, storytelling, film, and food.
Join us for a night tour of the Petroglyphs site. Park interpreters will be guiding visitors through the site and sharing culture and history of the Teaching Rocks.
Please note that photography is not permitted at the Petroglyphs site. Photography is permitted throughout the rest of the park.
The Indigenous community has requested that dogs not be present at the Petroglyphs site. There are benches available 100m up the path where visitors with dogs can wait. Dogs are permitted throughout the rest of the park as long as they are leashed.
Join us on Saturday, June 25 at 4 pm for opening remarks to celebrate the opening of “Being in the World, works from the Youth Art Mentorship Program” at the Art Gallery of Peterborough. Selected by a jury of arts professionals, these young artists worked with artist mentor Spencer J. Harrison to produce an exhibition that speaks to the process of navigating being. This exhibition features the work of local youth artists, Sama Hojabri, Toula Pappas, and Enzo Stimpson. This event is open to the public and free to attend. All are welcome.
Deaf public speaker Nathan Jesper has arrived at his venue desperately late. As he launches into his speech, he soon realizes that things are not what they seem. Written and performed by Deaf actor Chris Dodd, Deafy is a stand-up/sit-down tragicomedy blending ASL, the spoken word and surtitles which reflects on the experience of what it is like to be a Deaf person in a hearing world and leads you on an unexpected journey of what it really means to belong.
Please note that all shows are contingent on gatherings and events being allowed under Public Health restrictions.
In order to gain access to the venue, you will have to show proof of being fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as required by law. No refunds will be issued for those who fail to produce proof of vaccination at the door
The BonaCHORDS and Jubilaires will present “Welcome Winter”, a musical concert highlighting seasonal tunes. Please join the choristers on Sunday, December 4, 2022, at 2:30 at Murray Street Baptist Church in Peterborough, for an enjoyable afternoon of song. Tickets can be purchased from the singers or at the door for $25. Children under the age of 12 are admitted free.
EFF MARTIN CANADIAN SOLO TOUR 2023
With special guest Jack Bratt
It’s been a long time coming for our Canadian friends… Jeff Martin will be performing a handful of intimate solo shows in Eastern Canada in early 2023.
Across two sets each night, Jeff will perform benchmark songs from his career and provide insights and stories from behind the music and lyrics.
The evening’s first set will showcase songs from Jeff’s now legendary debut solo record ‘Exile and The Kingdom’, some of which had not been performed live for fifteen years prior to the recent Australian tour dates.
The second set delves deep across Jeff’s other releases, taking in his personal favourites and classics for good measure.
A night not to be missed for any Jeff Martin fan.
OUFF from Montreal transdisciplinary artist Alexis O’Hara. Tackling themes of white privilege, late capitalism and perimenopause with humour and a disconcerting honesty, O’Hara and her collaborator/designer Atom Cianfarani have created a true spectacle in which a solitary but fragmented femme negotiates her role, as victim and victor, pawn and princess in a commodity-crazed-brink-of-collapse world propped up by the violent dominance of whiteness.
“Set in an unsafe place between satire, observational comedy, and scathing social commentary, OUFF makes us laugh, contemplate and cringe a little as an audience, not quite sure we’re in on the joke or even want to hear the kernels of truth that make it work.” – Robyn Fadden writing for the culture website Bible Urbaine.
All ages
Photo Credit: Dahlia Katz Tickets are sold on a sliding PWYC scale from $5 to $25.
Purchase tickets online now!
*Sliding scale pricing is offered to make our tickets accessible and affordable for everyone. All tickets are general admission.*
The Anishinaabe of Grassy Narrows are resilient. They are stitching their fractured landscapes back together from the impact of mercury poisoning. Using dance, movement, sound, and storytelling, the Dora-award winning Waawaate Fobister embodies Omaagomaan, a two-spirit being, and a manifestation of the earth and man-made poisons that have seeped into the earth’s crust. A fierce shape-shifter inspired by Anishinaabeg worldview and cosmologies, Omaagomaan forces us to reckon with the ways the maanaadizi (ugly) and the onishishin (beautiful) collide.
“Fobister is a magnetic performer, and his storytelling and characterizations are richly textured.” -Kathleen Oliver, The Georgia Straight
“Fobister is a dynamic, engaging performer, and you owe it to yourself to listen to their story.” -Mooney on Theatre
Multi-Platinum award winning country star Dallas Smith has announced the details for his long-awaited return to the road with the 2022 Some Things Never Change Tour kicking off in May.
The Some Things Never Change Tour 2022 with James Barker Band and special guest Meghan Patrick plus emerging country artists Shawn Austin, JoJo Mason, Kelly Prescott, and Manny Blu will kick off May 24 in Brandon, MB, and head to over 20 cities including Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Regina, Calgary, Halifax, Kitchener, London, Ottawa and more before wrapping at Budweiser Stage in Toronto, where Smith last performed in 2019 in front of a sold-out crowd of 14,000+.
Tickets are on sale starting Friday, November 26th at 10:00AM online, over the phone at 705-743-3561 on weekdays from 9:30AM to 5:00PM, or in person at the Grant Thornton Box Office. The Box Office is open weekly on Wednesdays to Fridays from 9:30AM to 5:00PM.
For accessible seats, please call the Grant Thornton Box Office at 705-743-3561.
To view more information, or to purchase tickets, please follow the link on this page.
Celebrate Canada Day at the Buckhorn Community Centre! This free family event features something for everyone including food, music, games, entertainment!
Trent Lakes Fire Department FREE parking in the upper parking lot,
FREE shuttle bus to BCC,
FREE admission
We appreciate you leaving your pets at home
More here: https://www.buckhorncommunitycentre.com/wp-content/uploads/Red-White-Canada-Day-Event-A4-Flyer.pdf
(Six Nations of the Grand River First Nation)
Playwrights: Dinah Christie & Tom Hill
Music By: Tom Hill
Nozhem: First Peoples’ Performance Space (Room 101, Enwayaang Building, 1 Gzowski Way, Peterborough)
March 24 & 25 @ 7:00 PM
March 25 @ 2:00PM
Run Time: 75 Minutes, Inclusive Of A 15 Minute Intermission
Accessibility: Physically accessible venue and washrooms
Pauline Johnson was a trailblazing heroine, proud Mohawk poet and performer during the late 1800s. The daughter of a respected Six Nations Mohawk Chief, and an English mother, Pauline embraced her heritage and fiercely challenged the stereotypes of women and First Nations Peoples. Her powerful story is brought to life in Paddle Song, a one-woman musical theatre performance by Cheri Maracle, that captures the heart and journey of young Pauline.
Paddle Song is an energetic, humorous, one-woman musical that tells the story of Pauline Johnson, the celebrated late 1800’s trailblazing Mohawk poet who toured North America and Great Britain with her poetry at a time when such a thing was unheard of. Starring Cheri Maracle, and created by Dinah Christie and Tom Hill, Paddle Song was nominated for Best Solo Performance at The High Performance Rodeo, Calgary’s International Festival of the Arts (2016), and has since toured Canada and the world, with stops in New Delhi and Norway.
The daughter of a respected Six Nations Mohawk Chief, and an English mother, Pauline embraced her heritage and fiercely challenged the stereotypes of women, and Native peoples within her work. She fearlessly toured the world with her unique stage show for over 30 years, and was published and hailed by the literati in England at a time when the literary world was ruled by white men.
Her powerful story is brought to life by the veteran Indigenous actor and musician Cheri Maracle. Maracle has performed on stages and screens across Turtle Island and abroad for the last 25 years, including numerous appearances as Pauline Johnson. In Paddle Song she captures the heart and journey of Pauline, first canoeing at home on the Grand River, her promising career just beginning, then earning her place on stages across Canada, the United States and Great Britain. Pauline endlessly fought for equality, acceptance, and respect as an Indigenous woman performer in a man’s literary world. Paddle Song reflects the legacy Pauline carved out; an unparalleled mixed-blood persona that would influence Native Performers, and audiences, for decades to come.
“… filled with beautiful music and movement…the story reveals itself most compellingly through the dramatic performance…” -Marion Devries, Artistic Director, The Blythe Festival
Cheri Maracle is a multi-award nominated Actor/Singer/Songwriter from the Six Nations of the Grand River Territory, Ontario. She has performed on stages across Turtle Island and abroad in the last 25 years. Cheri has numerous stage, film and TV credits to her name. Some of which include: Unsettled (APTN,TVO), The Coroner (CBC), The Parker Andersons (Marble Media), Tribal (APTN), and DeGrassi (Netflix, Epitome). Cheri has appeared in stage productions: The Unnatural and Accidental Women (The National Arts Centre), The Rez Sisters (Belfry Theatre), and The Road to Paradise (Crow’s Theatre), to name a few. Cheri performed the world premiere production of the one-person musical Paddle Song at Calgary’s High Performance Rodeo in 2016, where she was nominated for Best Solo Performance. She performed Paddle Song at the Firehall Theatre in Vancouver in Fall 2022. Cheri’s music can be found on iTunes.
Hiawatha First Nation is hosting a Fall Harvest Market at Serpent Mounds Park. There will be a variety of vendor tables, an opportunity for guided tours of the sacred Mounds, food vendors, and more. Everyone is welcome.
Helping his father run the family business (a struggling small-town funeral home) has gotten in the way of Harry Gibson’s’ love life. Missing his recently departed mother, and hungry for companionship and the chance at having a family of his own, he secretly turns to an unconventional method of meeting a woman: an online Russian bride service. When his bride Katya, along with her acerbic older sister Eva, arrive on Canadian soil, the sisters are plunged into culture shock while the Gibson family is thrown into a tailspin.
by Kristen Da Silva
February 24, 25, 26m / March 2, 3, 4, 5m / 9, 10, 11 7:30 pm
Interested in learning more about the natural world and having fun? Looking to deepen your connection with nature and self ? You’ve come to the right place!
Our Immersive Nature workshops are held at Kawartha Land Trust’s Dance Nature Sanctuary.!
We will begin the morning by moving into a yoga practice designed to awaken the body and bring presence to the mind. Yoga will be accessible for all bodies and levels.
This will be followed by a series of nature-focused attention training methods to broaden and deepen our natural awareness, sharpen our observational skills, strengthen our sense of love and caring for other beings and their habitats, and experience the ordinary magic of our sense perceptions.
After the workshop, you are welcome to stay and enjoy aimless wandering on the property.
Instructors: Katrina Behr (Registered Yoga Teacher –https://katrinabehr.wixsite.com/lila-lue-yoga) and David Marshall (Authorized Meditation Teacher/attention training & KLT Volunteer ).
** This event is a ‘Pay What You Can’ (PWYC) event – the suggested donation amount is $5. Please bring cash to your workshop. All proceeds will go towards paying our wonderful yoga instructor for facilitating our yoga practice and getting participants grounded and in meditative mindset for the workshop **
Please bring a mat, blanket or towel for the yoga practice and food for lunch. Be sure to dress appropriately and bring enough water for the weather conditions, along with sunscreen and insect repellent.
Days offered: Sundays of May 29th, June 26th, July 24th, August 28th, and September 25th, 2022(Following Sundays – rainout or registration overflow)
Time: 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM
https://kawarthalandtrust.org/?post_type=event&p=5308
Direct from Australia, the world’s premier live ABBA tribute is back by popular demand! On June 28th, at Showplace performance Centre!
Far from being ‘just another cover band’, Dancing Queen: A Tribute To ABBA is a full-scale concert production featuring more than two hours of fun, energetic musical performances with a live backing band, replica costumes, theatrical lighting and effects and all the dancing an ABBA fan can handle.
Starring incredibly detailed performances from internationally acclaimed impersonators ABBAsolutely fABBAulous, Dancing Queen: A Tribute To ABBA gives fans of all ages a chance to re-live the ABBA concert experience, celebrate the music of ABBA and dance the night away!
Her sound is similar to her journey – eclectic, always evolving, and unfeigned. Hailing from the small town of Shelburne, Ontario and born to two artists, Ruby was immersed in a musician’s world at a young age. Now, an artist herself, she plugs in and belts out, unapologetically leaving you in awe. Ruby recently released her highly anticipated sophomore EP, “If It Comes Down To It” and received worldwide acclaim, leading to a Juno Nomination for Alternative Album of the Year. Ruby has grown her rabid fanbase through steady touring across North America supporting the likes of City & Colour, Ocean Alley and extensive summer festival performances including Osheaga, as well as playing sold out debut headline shows in both the US and Canada in 2021 and 2022.
This event is 19 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 19 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund.
Doors: 7pm
Show: 8pm
Irish was born in Ireland and now resides in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada. “This Island creates music and musicians, art and artists. I found a shift to take things more seriously when I moved here.” And she did just that.
Her latest release, Little Bones, gained her recognition around the globe, including a 2020 JUNO nomination for Contemporary Roots Album of the Year, seven Music PEI 2020 nominations, including Album of the Year, Entertainer of the Year, and SOCAN Songwriter of the Year, and a Canadian Folk Music Nomination for Solo Artist of the Year. Her previous self-titled album, Irish Mythen, garnered awards and nominations from Music PEI, East Coast Music Association, Folk Alliance International and SOCAN.
Write-ups in Australian Guitar Magazine, Rollingstone and a plethora of other print and online media world wide have helped plant Irish firmly on the map of Must-See Artists. Irish’s live performances are a thing of raw power, emotion and a connection with her audience that just has to be seen to be believed.
Dreaming of sun, sand, and surf? Or possibly a lovely lift lock landscape? Then get excited about the exhibit “Home and Away: Stories of Travel from Peterborough and Beyond” at the Peterborough Museum & Archives. Developed by Fleming College’s Museum Management and Curatorship students, this exhibit explores tourism in Peterborough and the Kawarthas as well as stories of travel beyond our backyard. Come see artifacts that show travel throughout the ages, read stories, and participate in exciting interactives that are fun for the whole family! The exhibit opens on April 9th, 2022 and runs until June 5th, 2022. Admission is by donation. We look forward to seeing you!
Trent Valley Archives is pleased to announce the return of the Little Lake Cemetery Pageant on Saturday, Sept 24 and Sunday, Sept 25, 2022.
As you are guided through various sections of the cemetery, you will meet actors in period costume who will relate interesting and compelling stories about some of the people from Peterborough’s history who are buried there.
Tours last about 90 minutes and run every 20 minutes beginning at 6pm on September 24th and at 1pm on September 25th. Good walking shoes are recommended and the tour is wheelchair accessible. We recommend that evening visitors also bring a flashlight.
The meeting place is at the Little Lake Cemetery main gate at the corner of Crescent and Haggart Streets. No cars are permitted in the cemetery during the tours. Parking is available outside the main gates on either Crescent or Haggart Streets.
Please Note: This event will run rain or shine. If this event is cancelled, you will be contacted via the phone number or email provided by you when registering.
Tour not recommended for children under 12
You can contact the Trent Valley Archives by calling 705-745-4404.
The Bros. Landreth welcome a new day with Come Morning, an album that marks both a rebirth and refinement of the JUNO-winning band’s blend of North American roots music and harmony-heavy soul.
The most immersive, emotive record of the Landreths’ career, Come Morning finds brothers Joey and Dave lacing their melody-driven songs with layers of atmospheric synth, organ, and textured guitar. The group’s previous albums shone a light on their strength as a live act, capturing the spontaneity and sonic stomp of a band of hard-touring road warriors. If those records unfolded like snapshots of The Bros. Landreth’s nighttime shows, then Come Morning sketches a markedly different picture, showcasing the introspection and clarity that comes with a long period of rest.
An evening of hilarious stand up comedy with TWO HEADLINERS and special guests! These two comedian dads are leaving the kids at home and heading out to bring the laughs to anyone and everyone who could just use the break. Come on out for a great night of jokes, laughs and a chance to remember what’s important. Enjoying yourself a bit.
CHUCK BYRN has been a touring national headliner for over 25 years. He’s played every festival, every club and almost all the community centres and legions. BEN MINER has been a stand-up comedian for over half his life. He’s toured coast to coast and across the UK, Radio host, Touring comedian and new dad.
Doors open at 7:15 pm. Charcuterie boards available for order until show begins at 8pm.
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