Jann Arden Will Hit The Stage This Long Weekend At The Memorial Centre

Jann Arden, who is no stranger to Peterborough, says she’s ready to hit the Memorial Centre Stage in a city made for performing.

“I think Peterborough has grown a lot,” said Arden. “You’ve got options for venues, you’re in good shapes I think you’ve got lots of good shows coming your way.”

Arden has performed in Peterborough a few times. She recalls once in the 90’s, crossing the street downtown and being struck by a car.

She, surprisingly, remembers the moment fondly.

“A brand new 16 year old driver with his dad, he was mortified,” she said. ”That was the first and only time I’ve ever been hit by a car and I’ll never forget it, people were so kind. I had a show that night and it made for a great story.”

Now, years after she is back in town, after two years of not performing.

While Arden notes how horrible the pandemic has been for many people, she counts herself lucky to have been able to enjoy the break from her usual busy life.

“For thirty years I’ve travelled for 250 days a year, so to be able to stay home and work from home - I was very happy to just be at home and reevaluate things,” she said. “I was able to think about how I wanted to work and how I wanted to go forward.”

Arden will perform at the Memorial Centre on Sunday. Tickets are still available on the Memorial Centre website.

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Canadian Superstar Jann Arden To Visit Showplace Performance Centre This Fall

On September 26th at 8 p.m., Canadian singer/songwriter/broadcaster/author Jann Arden will appear at Showplace Performance Centre in Peterborough.

The much celebrated multi-platinum, award-winning artist catapulted onto the Canadian music scene in 1993.  She has released 12 albums with 19 top singles, and is the proud recipient of a star of Canada’s Walk of Fame. In addition to being a singer/songwriter, Arden is an author of note, with three books to her credit. 

Jann has made appearances in television sitcoms such as Corner Gas and CBC’s Rick Mercer Report. Her philanthropic work includes World Vision, MAC Cosmetic’s Fashion Cares AIDS benefit and Gilda’s Club in Toronto.  

Whether captivating audiences with her heartfelt music, entertaining them with her quick wit or sharing her written word in a boldly honest voice, Jann Arden is a Canadian original—a multi-dimensional talent.

Tickets for this one of a kind performance go on sale Friday, June 9th at 11 a.m. at the Showplace box office (290 George St. N.), by phone at 705-742-7469 or online at showplace.org.

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