Canadian Artist Shawn Desman to Hit The Venue With Special Guest Sofia Camara On March 1

To help mark his 2024 Ontario and Quebec tour, JUNO Award-winning pop artist Shawn Desman is performing at The Venue on March 1, announced on Wednesday.

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The multi-platinum artist has added rising pop artist Sofia Camara as a special guest for the tour.

2024 promises more new music and an expansion of live shows for Desman, according to a press release. 

Ticket availability can be found online on Desman’s website.

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Tickets Are Now On Sale for YWCA Annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser

Tickets are now on sale for the 19th annual YWCA Empty Bowls fundraising event at The Venue on Feb. 25.

photo courtesy of Ywca.

YWCA Empty Bowls ticket holders will visit The Venue (286 George St. N) between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. and will have 30 minutes to browse and select a hand-crafted bowl. These bowls were generously donated by local artisans of the Kawartha Potters Guild and Kawartha Woodturners Guild.

Each $50 ticket also includes a local restaurant coupon card featuring discounts from various partnering restaurants and businesses, redeemable for six months.

“In Peterborough, 1-in-7 households are experiencing food-insecurity,” says YWCA manager of nourish Joëlle Favreau. “Every ticket for YWCA Empty Bowls helps individuals and families most at risk of experiencing food insecurity put fresh, local, affordable food on their tables, while also supporting the systemic changes required to end food insecurity and poverty.”

All proceeds from the event directly support YWCA Nourish Food programs throughout Peterborough City and County.

“We’re extremely grateful for the continued support of our community and our sponsors, including Kawartha Cardiology Clinic, Cornerstone Family Dentistry and The Venue, who truly understand that food insecurity is a critical health issue and a core barrier for women experiencing gender-based violence,” says YWCA executive director Kim Dolan.

Purchase you tickets online or by calling YWCA Peterborough Haliburton. For more information, contact Ria Nicholson at 705-743-3526 x113 or via email.

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Big Sugar to Rock The Venue's Stage For Dec. 7

Rock band Big Sugar has Peterborough as one of their tour stops as they are playing at The Venue on Dec. 7 announced on Tuesday.

Photo courtesy of James Dittinger.

The stop is part of the band’s ‘Heated 25th Anniversary Tour’ that includes locations such as Toronto, Montréal, Kitchener and Ottawa as several Canadian stops.

Pre-sale for tickets starts this Wednesday at 10 a.m. by using the code ‘MODO.’ Tickets go on sale this Thursday at 10 a.m. and can be purchased online. Doors open at 7 p.m. with the show beginning at 8 p.m. The event is for ages 19 and up.

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YWCA To Host Empty Bowl Fundraise At The Venue

Tickets are now on sale for the YWCA Empty Bowl fundraiser, which will be hosted at The Venue on Feb. 26.

Photo courtesy of The YWCA.

YWCA EMpty Bowls ticket holders will attand The Venue for a 30 minute slot. During that time they will be able to browse and select a hand-crafted bowl, donated by local artisans of the Kawartha Potters Guild and Kawartha Woodturners Guild.

Each $50 ticket also includes a local restaurant coupon card featuring discounts from various partnering restaurants and businesses, redeemable for 6 months. All proceeds from the event directly support YWCA Nourish food programs throughout Peterborough City and County.

“We’re extremely grateful for the continued support of our community and our sponsors, including Kawartha Cardiology Clinic, Cornerstone Family Dentistry and The Venue, who truly understand that food insecurity is a critical health issue and a core barrier for women experiencing gender-based violence,” said YWCA Executive Director, Kim Dolan.

“In Peterborough, 1-in-7 households are experiencing food-insecurity,” said YWCA’s Joëlle Favreau, Manager of Nourish. “Every ticket for YWCA Empty Bowls helps individuals and families most at risk of experiencing food insecurity put fresh, local, affordable food on their tables, while also supporting the systemic changes required to end food insecurity and poverty.”

A limited number of tickets are available for this year’s event. Peterborough Public Health COVID-19 protocols will be in place for a safe experience. For more information, please visit www.ywcapeterborough.org or contact Ria Nicholson at 705-743-3526 x113.

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New Foundation Music For Minds to Host Fundraiser at The Venue

Local musician Maxwell McWilliams is launching his new mental health foundation, Music for Minds, with a live performance at The Venue on Sept. 11.

Photo courtesy of Maxwell McWilliams

McWilliams started his journey as a local musician when he was 11 years old. He played in local bars and at Market Hall, opening for Max Gomez from Taos, NM.

In February 2020, McWilliams launched his solo headline campaign ‘The Maxwell McWilliams Music Administration for Mental Health Awareness’ which sold out Market Hall.

After his success in last year, McWilliams plans to continue fundraising for mental health.

“Mental health doesn’t stop regardless of what is going on in the world,” he said.

On Sept.11 at 7:30 p.m. McWilliams will perform at The Venue to kickstart his new foundation.

Music for Minds aims to improve the lives of young people suffering from mental illness through the power of music, says McWilliams.

“We just saw the tip of the iceberg with community support and raising awareness last year when we ran our campaign,” he explained. “We can’t stop at one show and one donation when there are so many seeking support in our local communities.”

This is an all-ages event with limited ticket sales due to COVID-19 restrictions.

To purchase tickets call the ticket hotline number at (705) 768-7036.

There are event sponsorship opportunities available, call the ticket hotline to inquire.

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Here Are The Trews Singing Highway Of Heroes In Peterborough

The Trews were in town Saturday (October 26th) performing in concert at The Venue last night.

Earlier in the day, they did an intimate 7-song acoustic set in the Venue's lobby bar.

Watch them below singing "Highway of Heroes". "The song is kinda pertinent right now unfortunately," says lead singer Colin MacDonald. Indeed.  —Scott Arnold

The Trews performing Highway of Heroes during an intimate acoustic set at The Venue in Peterborough, Ontario on October 25th, 2014

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Improv All-Stars Colin Mochrie & Linda Kash Perform At Dinner Theatre Event In Peterborough

On Thursday, August 21st, The Venue is hosting an Improv and Dinner Theatre with such improv A-listers as Linda Kash, Colin Mochrie, Adam Cawley, Deb McGrath and more performing. See the poster below for details, and get your tickets at The Venue.

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Serena Ryder Playing The Venue July 3rd In Support Of Five Counties Children's Centre

image via @SerenaRyder on Twitter

BIG news posted to the Five Counties Facebook page today (June 16th): Serena Ryder is playing The Venue on Thursday, July 3rd!

She's doing the concert in support of Five Counties! Tickets go on sale this Thursday (June 19th) at 10:00 a.m.

It wiill be an amazing night for amazing cause.

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There Is A Super Bowl Party At The Venue February 2nd

We're one of the sponsors of a Super Bowl party at The Venue February 2nd. Free admission, and the doors open at 3:30 p.m. The game will be shown on a 14 foot screen. Go Broncos, er, Seahawks, er, whoever you're cheering for!  See poster below for deets...

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