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Here's 8 Sets Of Twins With Santa At Peterborough Square
/Peterborough photographer Carl Hoskisson has been shooting Santa photos at Peterborough Square for a decade but the one he took on Saturday morning (December 16th) might be among the most epic.
Eight sets of twins gathered with their plaidtastic parents from Peterborough Parents of Multiples for a picture with Santa, and Hoskisson somehow managed to capture this incredibly cute picture that has us seeing double.
Photo by Carl Hoskisson
"It was a unique opportunity," Hoskisson tells PTBOCanada of photographing all the twins. "It's always fun to be a part of something special like that."
Hoskisson has had lots of experience shooting large groups of the years—he is a professional wedding photographer—which allowed him to pull off this group shot quickly.
Here is another picture he captured of one set of the twins...
Photo by Carl Hoskisson
Carl and Santa will be Peterborough Square Monday to Sunday (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) taking more photos. Kids, families, groups and pets—yes, pets—are all welcome. Indeed, Carl will be making a donation to the Lakefield Animal Welfare Society for every pet picture he takes.
If twin pets show up? Well that's a whole other story.
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Petes Host First Ever Star Wars Night
/The Peterborough Petes host the Ottawa 67’s on Thursday, December 14th at 7:05 pm in their first-ever Star Wars Night.
Fans are encouraged to be on the lookout for Star Wars characters throughout the PMC, and are also invited to dress as their favourite Star Wars characters for a chance to win a prize. Different Star Wars elements will be present throughout the game.
Thursday’s game is also the annual OHL Onside fundraising and awareness night in partnership with the Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre (KSAC). OHL Onside is a project aimed at increasing the understanding and awareness of young players’ responsibility to demonstrate respect for women, girls, and community members through their actions and words.
Representatives of KSAC will take part in a pre-game ceremony. There will be various activities throughout the game in support of KSAC’s MENding Program, as well as United Way of Peterborough. Fans can take part in a second intermission chuck-a-puck for their chance to win a Bluetooth compact stereo, Pond Hockey-Opoly, and a basket of holiday treats.
Game tickets are available starting at $8 through the Collins Barrow PMC Box Office, online, or by phone at (705) 743-3561.
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You Don't Want To Miss The Jungle Book At Showplace
/Arbor Theatre's holiday productions are always a must-see and this year's is this no exception: The cast of The Jungle Book has been training hard for the play, which runs at Showplace in downtown Peterborough Thursday, December 7th and Friday, December 8th.
The all-star team behind the production includes Ray Henderson (writer, co-director and producer); Brianna Hill (co-director); Beau Dixon (music); Kate Bemrose, Madison Sheward and Rachael Froggatt (choreography); Jennifer Sek and Jess Payne (costumes and makeup); John Fewings (set design); Khira McFadden (stage manager); and Bev Breedon (producer).
The cast training
"It's a classic tale with the 'Arbor Twist', which means dancing, comedy, and performers of all ages," Ray Henderson tells PTBOCanada. "It will be unlike any version you've ever seen before!"
THE CAST
Asha Hall Smith, Riley Tutert, Ethan King, Matt Gilbert, Aiden Wilson, Adam Martignetti, Eloise Harvey, Bob Forsey, Alex Bemrose, Ashlee Courneya, Aiden Playford, Olivia Marshall, Mason Taylor, Brianna Hill, Noah Henderson, Carolyn McCarthy, Sophie Surerus, Kayla Leeson, Brooklyn Recker, Huxley Wilton, Saffron O’Neil, Hailee Phillips, Aurora Ash, Alissa Dykstra, Abby Davidson, Sarah Livingston, Sam Baker, Ella Smit, Lily Smit, Ethan Colling, Emily Jones, Emma Papageorge, Emma Wells, Griffyn Davis, Eve Baraball, Jenna Fillipowicz, Elsa Norton, Lily Papageorge, Dana Jordan, Peyton Davidson, Zoe Dunaway, Caoimhe McQuarrie, Kaitlyn Fawcett, Evalyn Webdale, Alleah Webdale, Naomi DuVall, Brad Brackenridge and Daniel Smith
Tickets are $15 for Adults, $12 for Students/Seniors and $8 for those under 12 years old. (Special: You can purchase 4 tickets or more for $10 each!)
Call 705.742.7469 or visit the Showplace Box Office for the special.
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PTBOCanada.com Launches Show To Air On Facebook
/We're excited to be launching a new show PTBOCanada.com to run on our Facebook page, with video snippets also running on our Instagram and Twitter channels.
The show will be produced and edited by our Video Director/Co-host Cody May, and taped on location at StudioPTBO, our boutique agency spinoff on Sheridan Street in downtown Peterborough.
PTBOCanada.com Co-Founder Neil Morton with Co-Host Cody May in Episode 1
"To be able to create a show like this is only possible in this powerful era of social media—it is something that excites me greatly," says Cody May, who will Co-Host with other members of the team, including PTBOCanada Co-Founder Neil Morton.
"Everyone has a story and we're stoked to share them on our show," May adds. "We will be taking you behind the scenes of our brand while also spotlighting unique people in the community."
Cody May in the studio where the show is taped
PTBOCanada.com, which is slated to run bi-weekly at the beginning on Facebook before picking up frequency down the road, will feature entrepreneurs, artists, innovators, musicians, designers, dreamers, community builders, athletes, business owners and more.
If you're interested in being a guest on the show or becoming a sponsor, contact Cody May here.
Watch Episode One below with PTBOCanada.com Co-Founder Neil Morton and Cody May...
The 24 Hr Project Takes Place October 21st At The Gordon Best Theatre
/The 24 Hr Project is back Saturday, October 21st at 8 p.m., at the Gordon Best Theatre. This is when five plays are written, rehearsed and then performed at the end of 24 hours.
Photo from 2016 24 Hr Project courtesy Ray Henderson
THE BREAKDOWN
Friday, 8 p.m. -> 5 writers begin scripts
Saturday, 6 a.m. > 5 directors read scripts and each choose one
Saturday, 7:30 a.m. > 30 actors arrive and audition
Saturday 9 a.m. > rehearsals begin
Saturday 7:30 p.m. > Doors open at the Gordon Best Theatre
Saturday 8 p.m. > 5 new plays are performed
Photo of Linda Kash from 2016 24 Hr Project courtesy Ray Henderson
UNIQUE PROJECT MIXING THEATRE VETERANS & ROOKIES
What makes the 24 Hr Project special, aside from its format, is the inclusion of theatre veterans with those who have never performed before. A "crash course" if you will for newcomers who have been given the opportunity to get on stage for what may be the first time in their life. It consistently provides great results and a thrill for those on and off stage.
Photo from 2016 24 Hr Project courtesy Ray Henderson
Many audience members at the Gordon Best Theatre can't believe what they are seeing wasn't even on paper the night before.
*Featuring: Linda Kash, Daniel Smith, Klint Davies, Lindy Powell, Tamara Bick, Brian Macdonald, Tim Etherington, Lydia Etherington, Ray Henderson, Drew Antzis, Dane Shümak, Amy M. Cummings, Adam Martignetti, Allison Wallis, Riley Tutert, Sean Quinlan, Karen Jordan, Sarah Jayne Riley, Kayla Fraser, Chelsea Munro, Meg O’Sullivan, August MacDonald, Tilly O’Sullivan, Tom Keat, Tonya Kimberly, Vanessa Erin Ferreri, Justin Boyd, Grace Horseman, Luke Foster, Andrew Root, Aiden Wilson, Angie Sorensen, Carol Lawless, Collin Chepeka, Katrina Hynes, Conner Clarkin, Mélanie Dubois, Karen Jordan, Lucas DeLuca, Mallory MacDonald, Noah Henderson, Jacqueline Kerslake, Chase Kilbourne, and many, many more...
*List subject to change
Photo from 2016 24 Hr Project courtesy Ray Henderson
Tickets are $15 for Adults and $10 for Students at the door. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., and Showtime is at 8 p.m. on October 21st.
The Gordon Best is located at 216 Hunter Street West. Call 705.741.8763 for information.
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Solve The Mystery At Gotta Havva Pizza In Norwood
/Norwood's Gotta Havva Pizza has a mystery on their hands, and it pertains to a fan that plummeting to the ground on security footage they posted to their Facebook page.
The Facebook post says, "Staff have been talking about the Norwood store being 'haunted'...", and in the 3 minute video from Saturday night (July 9th) it is kinda weird when the fan smashes to the floor at the 1:25 mark or so. (You can hear an employee seen earlier mopping the floor give a "WTF".)
Many different theories have been given by people who have watched the video as to what caused it, but we'll let you watch it cold and then chime in on our Facebook page. Watch it below...
[H/T 100.5 Fresh Radio]
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Lansdowne Place Station: LP Introduces Train Rides For Kids This Summer
/Lansdowne Place has just launched a train at the mall for this summer, and it's already been a hit with kids and their parents.
TRAIN ENGINEER RICK: Photo by Michelle Cameron
“This summer you can call us Lansdowne Place Station!” LP Marketing Director Emily Dart tells PTBOCanada. “We’re always looking for new activities families can enjoy together so when we had the opportunity to bring a trackless train inside the Shopping Centre, we jumped at the idea!"
Photo by Michelle Cameron
The train, run by Train Engineer Rick, will operate during the months of July and August and alternate between the lower level and upper level of the Centre each day. Weather permitting, it might even go outside some days!
Photo by Michelle Cameron
The train costs $3 a person and children under one are free. All ages are invited to join in so the mall hopes to see everyone try it out over the Summer months.
Photo by Michelle Cameron
For more details about the train, including a listing of the train’s operating hours, visit lansdowneplace.com and "Like" them on Facebook.
Photo by Michelle Cameron
Photo by Michelle Cameron
Thousands Of Post-It Notes, An Innovative Team & Hashtag Combine For Great Birthday Prank
/The Innovation Cluster's Operations and Human Resources Manager Alyssa Stewart had quite the birthday surprise on Tuesday (July 4th) when she came into work in the VentureNorth building in downtown Peterborough.
Her colleagues had spent 2.5 hours and used thousands of Post-it notes to "makeover" her cubicle and wish her a Happy Birthday.
"Alyssa started the hashtag #cubeprankwars a couple weeks ago when she plastic wrapped a coworkers desk and filled my office with balloons for my birthday," her colleague Rosalea Terry tells PTBOCanada.
Alyssa's earlier pranks...
"She always brightens our day so we figured we would brighten her day by post-it note bombing her office," Terry tells PTBOCanada. "We take innovation seriously but we also know how to have some serious fun."
And yes, they definitely rocked it with this latest cube prank war...
Alyssa looks happy in this photo below but you can tell she's already plotting her next move in the Cube Prank Wars...
The birthday girl Alyssa
