Spanky's Hosting Backyard Party/Fundraiser July 14th With Great Local Bands

The back parking lot at Spanky's is a place to be Saturday, July 14th. They have a special permit and licensed area, where local bands and DJs will be performing. It's also a fundraiser for the Peterborough Breast Cancer Support Group.

[Spanky's]

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Today Is National Canoe Day!

Although numerous canoe related festivities took place this weekend, National Canoe Day is officially today (June 26th). The Canadian Canoe Museum—housed right here in Peterborough—is hosting an open house to celebrate, so stop in and explore some of our canoe heritage and culture.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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PtboPic: Local Mural Artist Justine Landry On Hunter

There is a new mural going up on the side of the Lillico Bazuk Kent Galloway Barristers & Solicitors Building at 163 Hunter Street. Local artist Justine Landry, who recently graduated from P.C.V.S., worked with them to find a fresh new design and is currently painting it.

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PTBOPics: 4th Line Theatre's New Production "Queen Marie"

4th Line Theatre's first production of the season is Queen Marie, a rag-to-riches musical comedy about the life and times of Hollywood star Marie Dressler. This Vaudeville silver-screen legend's life spanned from being born in Cobourg, to winning an Academy Award for Best Actress in 1931.

Queen Marie by Shirley Barrie

Costume and Set Design by Julia Tribe

Directed by Kim Blackwell

PLAYS: July 3rd to August 4th

TIMES: Tuesday to Saturday at 6 p.m.

For tickets, visit 4th Line Theatre's website.

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PTBOCanada VIDEO: Search 4 A Star Week 1 Contestants

Here are the Search 4 a Star Week 1 Contestants. Week 2 takes place tonight at Peterborough Square starting at 6:30 in the outside patio.

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Video Promo For Ode'min Giizis Festival 2012 In Peterborough

Get the full schedule for Ode'min Giizis by clicking here. It runs June 20th to June 24th.

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Neil Young Returns To Omemee In Upcoming Documentary

[YouTube via @mr_kearnsy]

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Here Is Your 2012 Lineup For The Hootenanny On Hunter Street August 11th

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PtboCanada Video: The Gilmour Street Garage Sale 2012

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PtboPic: Raise The Roof For The Elton John Fans Already Camping Out For Tickets

Tickets for Elton John's September 8th show at the Memorial Centre don't go on sale until this Friday at 10 a.m., but people have already begun lining up tonight. A couple of them told us they are doing shifts to keep their spot in line, while others are hunkering down. Watch the line continue to grow overnight and into tomorrow.

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