Leafs Alumni VS Canadiens Alumni to Face Off for Rivalry Night at the Peterborough Memorial Centre

On Monday, GPHSF, Your Family Health Team Foundation, in partnership with Peterborough Memorial Centre (PMC), announced the Montreal Canadiens Alumni team and the Toronto Maple Leafs Alumni team are coming to Peterborough to participate in a charity hockey game November 17.

photo courtesy of the peterborough memorial centre.

The game will take place at the PMC and tickets will go on sale on Friday, June 2. Tickets start at $25 each and children’s tickets are $20.

There are also a limited number of $75 VIP upgrade tickets, available which include a pre-game reception and meet and greet with either the Montreal Canadiens or Toronto Maple Leafs team.

“We are really excited to be hosting Rivalry Night with the Peterborough Memorial Centre” said Vince Bierworth, executive director for the GPHSF. “There is no greater rivalry in professional hockey and, arguably, all of professional sports, than the Habs versus Leafs. It’s going to be a lot of fun having these passionate fans in the Memorial Centre cheering on the alumni of their favourite teams. Proceeds from the event will support the GPHSF, Your Family Health Team Foundation. Vital funding for initiatives that broaden equity and access to healthcare.”

The full roster for each team will be announced closer to the event and the Alumni say they are promising an exciting and competitive game.

Tickets can be purchased online, by phone or in person at the PMC Box Office.

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Holiday Shows at The Peterborough Memorial Centre

The Peterborough Memorial Centre (PMC) has several family-friendly shows and acts locked in for December this holiday season.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

CATS Musical

When: Fri. Dec. 2, 8 p.m.

Tickets: Available for purchase here.

The record-breaking musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber, which has captivated audiences in over 30 countries and 15 languages, is now on tour across North America.

Winner of seven Tony Awards, CATS tells the story of one magical night when tribe of cats gathers for an annual ball to rejoice and decide which cat will be reborn. Audiences and critics alike are rediscovering this beloved musical with breathtaking music, including one of the most treasured songs in musical theatre; ‘Memory’.

The original score by Andrew Lloyd Webber (The Phantom of the Opera, School of Rock, Sunset Boulevard), original scenic and costume design by John Napier (Les Misérables), all-new lighting design by Natasha Katz (Aladdin), all-new sound design by Mick Potter, new choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler (Hamilton) based on the original choreography by Gillian Lynne (Phantom) and direction by Trevor Nunn (Les Misérables) make this production a new CATS for a new generation.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

Stars on Ice Holiday Tour

When: Tues. Dec. 6, 7 p.m.

Tickets: Available for purchase here.

The award-winning figure skating show features four-time World Champion and four-time Canadian Champion Kurt Browning. He is joined by two-time Olympic Silver Medalist, three-time World Champion and seven-time Canadian Champion Elvis Stojko to headline the show.

The cast includes Olympic Bronze Medalist, World Champion and three-time Canadian Champion Jeffrey Buttle; three-time Canadian Dance Champions, three-time World Medalists and 2018 Olympians Kaitlyn Weaver and Andrew Poje; three-time and reigning Canadian Pair Champions Kirsten Moore-Towers & Michael Marinaro; two-time Canadian Champion Nam Nguyen; Canadian junior champion and social media sensation Elladj Baldé; two-time United States Champion Alissa Czisny.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

Champions of Magic 2022

When: Fri. Dec. 9, 7 p.m.

Tickets: Available for purchase here.

Break away from the screen and experience live entertainment like never before with Champions Of Magic, an evening of impossible illusions and spectacular special effects.

Described as the ‘Avengers of Magic,’ catch this team of magicians as they present their original, phenomenal ensemble illusions during the Champions of Magic Show.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

Holiday Dreams, A Spectacular Holiday Cirque!

When: Wed. Dec. 14, 7 p.m.

Tickets: Available for purchase here.

Holiday Dreams tells a story that connects all of the performers featuring a mischievous elf that thinks he has mailed himself to a tropical island but instead finds himself delivered to the wrong address.

"I wanted to create a show that celebrated the spirit of the Holidays and would serve as a bridge for families from different generations to come together and experience something together,” said Fernando Quevedo, creator and producer. “We are all absorbed in our little technological worlds. Theatre allows a communal experience."

This holiday show is coming to the PMC for one night only and features holograms, projection mapping, holiday music and incredible lasers, along with a cast of award-winning acrobats, daredevils and cirque performers.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

Blue Rodeo (with special guests Brooks & Bowskill)

When: Wed. Dec. 28, 7 p.m.

Tickets: Available for purchase here.

Canadian music duo Brooks & Bowskill (Brittany Brooks and Jimmy Bowskill) are joining the show’s lineup as Blue Rodeo takes the PMC stage. In the over 35 years since forming, Blue Rodeo has released 16-full length albums and has been inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, with hits such as ‘Lost Together,’ ‘Rose-Coloured Glasses’ and ‘Rain Down On Me.’

The band was in Peterborough on April 13 of this year, performing at the PMC during their Many A Mile tour.

“This concert is the ultimate way for us to finish off an incredible 2022,” said Jeremy Giles, PMC facility manager. “Blue Rodeo at the PMC is so symbolic of things being normal again and we cannot wait to have the guys back for another unforgettable evening.”

For the full PMC event calendar, visit https://calendar.memorialcentre.ca.

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Dallas Smith to Perform with James Barker Band and More at the Memorial Centre Next Year

Dallas Smith, JUNO and CCMA Award winning country music star, will be performing at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on June 25, 2022.

Smith’s Some Things Never Change Tour will feature special guests James Barker Band, Shawn Austin, JoJo Mason, Kelly Prescott and Manny Blu.

Presale for PMCScoop Members is from Wednesday at 10 a.m. to Thursday at 10 p.m, online only.

Tickets are on sale to the public starting Friday at 10 a.m. online, over the phone at 705-743-3561 on weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., or in person at the Grant Thornton Box Office.

The Box Office is open weekly on Wednesdays to Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Prices will range from $59 to $369, subject to taxes and change.

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Multi-Platinum Singer/Songwriter Johnny Reid Playing PMC March 22nd

Chart-topping, multi-platinum selling singer-songwriter Johnny Reid announced on Friday (November 6th) the 2016 “What Love Is All About” National Tour across Canada, and it includes a stop at the PMC on March 22nd.

Joining Reid on the “What Love Is All About” tour will be Aaron Goodvin, JJ Shiplett and Natalie MacMaster. Tickets for all shows will go on sale to the general public Friday, November 13th.  

With an illustrious career spanning more than a decade, the JUNO Award winning Reid has captured the hearts of fans and audiences around the world. A critically acclaimed vocalist, Reid is widely known for his lyrical honesty and musical ability, as demonstrated by his extensive catalogue of hit songs, album sales totalling over 1.1 million units, countless awards and multiple sold out national arena tours.

This is a can't miss show! Tickets go on sale at the Memorial Centre November 13th.

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Hedley Coming To Peterborough April 15th

Hedley, one of the most successful touring acts in Canada, has announced a coast-to-coast 2016 Canadian arena tour in support of their sixth studio album, Hello. That includes a stop in Peterborough April 15th at the PMC. Joining Hedley will be special guests Carly Rae Jepsen and Francesco Yates.

"The PMC is excited to welcome back Hedley for their 2016 Hello World Tour," John Salfi, Program and Promotions Coordinator for PMC, tells PTBOCanada. "Hedley last played the PMC in 2014 and every time they play this building they bring an infectious energy and buzz that lifts the roof off."

Supporting Hedley on the Hello World Tour is pop sensation Carly Rae Jepsen—whose infectious “Call Me Maybe” was one of the biggest hits on the planet in 2012—and Francesco Yates, whose debut single “Better to Be Loved” has already rocketed him into stardom.

Tickets will go on sale Friday, November 6th!

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NEW: PTBOCanada Branding Two Social Media Entrance Tunnels Inside PMC

UPDATE: March 27th... New hashtag added to our social media tunnels. Watch for fun contests coming soon! Get ready to take selfies!!

Just installed by @GraphicWraps new #PMCRocks hashtag in the @Ptbo_Canada #socialmedia tunnels. Start the trend! pic.twitter.com/bWPL4pWduc

— Ptbo Memorial Centre (@PtboMemCentre) March 27, 2015

UPDATE: Here's a time-lapse video our PTBOCanada tunnels being produced...

Unique Media Solutions recently installed the new PTBOCanada social media tunnels in the Peterborough Memorial Centre north lobby. Interact with PTBOCanada and the Petes on game nights to win prizes! PTBOCanada ➜ http://ptbocanada.ca/ Connect with us: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/PetesOHLhockey FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/PetesOHLhockey INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/petesohlhockey WEB: http://gopetesgo.com/

ORIGINAL POST

We are delighted to announce a partnership between Peterborough Memorial Centre (PMC), the Peterborough Petes and PTBOCanada where we have branded two PTBOCanada entrance tunnels at PMC. The tunnels are located on the East and West side of the north concession leading from the main lobby up into the arena bowl. We encourage fans to tweet us (@Ptbo_Canada) and tag us on instagram with your selfies and group photos from the PTBOCanada tunnels at PMC events and Petes games. We will soon be creating a fun hashtag(s) on the wall.

"The PMC is excited to have the dynamic PTBOCanada digital media brand partner with us," says John Salfi, Program & Promotions Coordinator with the City of Peterborough. "We believe the PTBOCanada tunnels will drive engagement among PMC patrons of all ages. Our new motto for the PMC is 'Entertainment Lives Here', and we are working to create more  interactive and fun ways for our customers to engage with us during live events. Watch for fun contest and promotions coming up in the PTBOCanada tunnels using hashtags."

Petes mascot Roger "Likes" it

Aaron Garfat, Director of Sales, Marketing and Advertising for the Peterborough Petes, adds: "The Peterborough Petes are excited to partner with PTBOCanada—an industry leading social news outlet—as well as the PMC on this unique endeavour that will allow fans to share photos from PTBOCanada entrance tunnels."

Social steps!

The tunnels were designed and wrapped by Unique Media Solutions. "We're delighted to produce these PTBOCanada tunnels in partnership with the PMC and the Peterborough Petes," says Unique Media Solutions co-owner John Druce, who is a former Peterborough Pete and NHL-er. "As a Peterborough Pete alumni and proud supporter of everything Peterborough, this opportunity to wrap the PTBOCanada tunnels was an excellent fit. I'm a huge fan of the PTBOCanada brand, PMC and the Petes."

Thanks also to Studio-N—who created our PTBOCanada logo for us—for their consulting throughout this design process.

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NHL Alumni Greats Play Against Local Law Enforcement All-Stars In Peterborough This Saturday

Come on out this Saturday (December 8th) and support Special Olympics Ontario while watching NHL alumni greats play against members of the Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service and the Law Enforcement All-Stars.

The game takes place at 6 p.m. at the Peterborough Memorial Centre, and local hockey fans get a chance to meet the likes of former NHLers Curtis Joseph, Marty McSorley, Dave Reid, Mike Krushelnyski and Todd Harvey.

The Law Enforcement All-Stars includes approximately 16 members of Curtis Josephthe Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service.

Fans will also be treated to a skills competition featuring the players—and some on-ice jokes. As presenting sponsor, Scotiabank will give one lucky fan the chance to win a $2,500 investment product in the "Scotiabank Shoot for Cash" between periods.

Doors open at 5 p.m., and the puck drops at 6 p.m. For ticket information, go to Benefithockey.com or call 1-877-431-0685.

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