David Wilcox Had A Packed House At The Venue Doing The Bearcat

It was a special night at The Venue Friday, as Canadian rocker David Wilcox played his classics like "Riverboat Fantasy" and "Do the Bearcat" to a packed crowd. The evening was sponsored by WIND Mobile, which has recently opened two stores in Peterborough—one at Charlotte Mews, the other at 999 Lansdowne Street—and WIND Co-Founder Mike O'Connor was on hand to donate a $20,000 cheque to the Peterborough Festival of Trees. We spotted, among many others, The Wolf's Dani Stover, Brian Ellis and Ryan Lalonde doing the bearcat. Here's some (grainy) pics from the concert...

WIND's Mike O'Connor presenting cheque

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Kawartha Potters' Guild 2012 Christmas Sale At The Lions Community Centre

The Kawartha Potters' Guild are having their 2012 Christmas sale at The Lions Community Centre (347 Burnham St.) this weekend. Drop in to see some of the region's best potters and clay artists. There will be demonstrations, a door prize and free admission.

• Friday, November 30th – 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Saturday, December 1st – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Sunday, December 2nd – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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Gallery In The Attic Holiday Exhibition In Downtown Peterborough

[Gallery in the Attic Facebook page]

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Get Your Peterborough Festival of Trees City Sidewalks Tix

Tickets are now available for Peterborough Festival of Trees City Sidewalks. Festivities kick off on Tuesday, November 27th with the Tree Lighting Ceremony, and continue with unique events each night of the week. From Wednesday to Sunday, head down to Millennium Park to enjoy the Forest Fantasy (general admittance is only $5).

Proceeds support local health care initiatives such as Hospice Peterborough, Greater Peterborough Health Services Foundation, and the Peterborough Regional Health Centre Foundation.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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St. James Players "White Christmas" Opens At Showplace

St. James Players are performing the broadway production of Irving Berlin's White Christmas, and it kicks off Friday (November 16th) at Showplace.

Your beloved holiday favourite is back! Make your days merry and bright by warming to this unforgettable musical about love and friendship. Based on the classic holiday film, this tap-dancing delight brims with tunes—including “Blue Skies,” “Sisters,” and the ever-popular “White Christmas”—that will fill you with the joy of the season. 

There are shows on the 16th, 17th, 18th, 22nd, 23rd and 24th.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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7th Annual Focus Fair Takes Place At The Spill December 8th & 9th

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37th Annual Hand of Man Christmas Craft Show This Weekend

The 37th Annual Hand of Man Christmas Craft Show presented by The Peterborough Guild of Arts & Crafts got underway last night at the Morrow Building and continues today (Saturday) from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and tomorrow (Sunday) 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Great opportunity to get some shopping done for the season ahead!

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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Peterborough Singers & Peterborough Dance Collective Present Carmina Burana At Adam Scott

The Peterborough Singers and Peterborough Dance Collective are teaming up to do a special theatrical interpretation of Carl Orff's Carmina Burana, blending music and movement for four not-to-be-missed performances. Tickets are available here for the performances, which take place Saturday, October 13th, Sunday, October 14th, Saturday, October 20th and Sunday, October 21st at Adam Scott Auditorium.

Here's a trailer for the performance:

[Peterborough Singers]

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Alex Cuba Performing November 10th At Market Hall

Critically acclaimed independent artist Alex Cuba brings his creative blend of funk-rock-soul Cuban influenced musical flair to Market Hall in Peterborough November 10th. Tickets are available at Markethall.org, Moondance or charge by phone: (705) 749-1146.

Alex Cuba's "Are You":

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PtboPic: David Goyette's "Be Brief!" Cake From His Book Launch Last Night At Splice

Our "Backroom Briefing" columnist David Goyette sent us a picture of the yummy looking cake from his book launch at Splice yesterday. Proceeds from his new book Be Brief!—which extols the virtues of brevity in public speaking—will go toward The Purple Onion Festival, Peterborough’s celebration of local food and culture. More info about the book and how to get a copy here. (The book is not edible, only the cake was.)

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